The times are they a-changin’? PortugalTopics of the World March 13, 2013 6 Portugal is living a time of austerity. Portuguese people are leaving the country, mostly the young and [...]
Picture Postcards: Haberdashery shopfront in Lisbon, Portugal PortugalTopics of the World February 13, 2012 3 This week’s shopfront is in Lisbon, Portugal and the photo was taken by our contributing editor, Ana. [...]
Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts) FoodHistoryPortugalTopics of the World February 8, 2012 6 Pastéis de Nata are one of the most famous Portuguese pastries. Once you put your feet for [...]
Magusto: a Portuguese Autumn celebration CelebrationsPortugalTopics of the World November 9, 2011 1 Magusto is a popular festivity in Portugal, especially on Saint Simon’s Day (29th September), All Saint’s Day (1st [...]
Fátima: the most famous Portuguese centre of Christian pilgrimage HistoryPortugalReligionTopics of the World October 21, 2011 October is Virgin Mary’s month. In Portugal, it’s time to pay a special visit to Our Lady [...]
5 interesting facts about Portugal Fun factsPortugalTopics of the World October 19, 2011 Here are five little known facts about Portugal sent in by Sandra, our Portuguese contributor. Take five [...]
Crowns, flowers and 30 loaves: Festa dos Tabuleiros in Portugal CelebrationsHistoryPortugalTopics of the World July 22, 2011 7 The Festa dos Tabuleiros (Festival of the Trays) is one of the most important celebrations in Portugal. [...]
The man who saved 30,000 refugees HistoryPeoplePortugalTopics of the World June 22, 2011 5 On May 7, 1945 the German troops surrendered in Western Europe. It was considered the end of [...]
Folar: a Portuguese Easter Tradition CelebrationsFoodPortugalTopics of the World May 4, 2011 6 Easter in Portugal is a very special occasion for godparents and their godchildren. The tradition says the [...]
Naming children: traditions in 13 different countries ArgentinaBrazilCanadaCosta RicaIndiaIndonesiaLanguagesNigeriaPeoplePolandPortugalReligionRomaniaSpainTopics of the WorldTurkeyUSA April 13, 2011 31 How are children’s names chosen in your country? Do you follow ancient naming traditions or are modern [...]
Portugal’s Young Fado Generation Music, Art & CinemaPeoplePortugalTopics of the World March 25, 2011 16 “Fado… só quando a saudade vem”… “Fado, only when the saudade comes…” …with these words and her [...]
Tipping etiquette around the world ArgentinaAustraliaBrazilCanadaEconomyJapanPortugalRomaniaSpainTopics of the WorldTravelTurkeyUSA March 16, 2011 10 A girl from America, a girl from France, a boy from England and a boy from Australia [...]