On #LabourDay, I’d like to highlight the work of Michel Giacometti, the man from Corsica whose work was of vital importance in collecting and registering #Portuguese traditions in terms of music, dance, and oral literature - including work songs. beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2020/05/01/lab…

The secret to happiness? I'm not sure, but a lot of people swear that it includes day-old bread, olive oil and garlic. Read on for a family recipe that is also a #Portuguese favourite: beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2017/10/04/hum… #blog #food

We often look, but how often do we see? If you're only looking for the "most important monuments", or the "three things you can't miss", then you're not very likely to see everything else. Do you just look or do you make an effort to see? #portugal #travelphotography

In my last post, we explored the most common types of cafés in #Portugal. Think of it as a sort of ethnic-sociological study but with caffeine in the mix. But what do you drink in a #Portuguese #café? Come with me, and I’ll show you around! #Travel beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2022/05/11/por…

Ranking high on the list of most photogenic #Portuguese fortifications, the castle of Marvão flaunts its iconic profile: sleek elegant lines built on top of Mother Earth's natural curves. Located in the #Alentejo region, the original fortification dates back to the 9th century.

Every year, there’s a special Thursday in May – special in #Portugal, that is. Read on to learn about Dia de Espiga: beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2014/05/30/a-s… #tradition #blogging #travel

On #InternationalChildrensDay let's explore some #Portuguese vocabulary closely related to the younger generations (or is it?). These words are among the most common slang in #Portugal. Read on: beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2020/07/27/say…

The #Portuguese festas season is about to start! What does that mean? Read on to know how to make the best of this time of the year in #Portugal (including some practical tips): beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2013/06/04/the… #Travel #blog

Why choose between weird and cringe when you can have both? From my series of #blog posts dedicated to short virtual trips across #Portugal, mixing #Music and #Video, I give you... #Porto! beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2021/07/05/vid…

Yellow stripes, but make it cool. 😎 (Costa Nova, Aveiro - #Portugal) #traveling

Part 3 of my (not so) secret handbook on #Portuguese cafés: We’re diving into a sea of bread, butter, cheese, and puff pastry (among other things). So grab your favourite #coffee drink and let’s go! #blogpost beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2022/09/02/por…

That time when 17 year old me entered a cellar with eyes closed. beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2019/04/01/dor… #Portugal #blogging #traveling #travelphotography

An altar of sacrifices by the side of the road? Well, how convenient! beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2016/01/27/str… #portugal #blogging #blogwriting #humor

For the fourth and final post of this series dedicated to #Portuguese cafés, I’m bringing you a fine selection of pastries. What do these have to do with nuns, chickens, and rich kids? Read on! #blog #Portugal #traveltheworld beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2022/09/22/por…

Carlos Paredes, "the man of a thousand fingers", and also the owner of great talent and great character who played the #Portuguese guitar like nobody else. #music #blogpost #Portugal beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2013/05/08/the…

Look, mum! I'm on the #goodmorningportugal show! 😱 Tune in and join me this Thursday for the launch of the #indieportugalthursday feature.

For today's #blog post, I've prepared you a smorgasbord of #Portuguese #music. Yes, I've always wanted to use the word smorgasbord. Portuguese music old and new, from the north to the south, is so much more than #Fado: beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2022/10/12/bey…

📣 New Podcast! "Beyond Lisbon's Cátia Lima | The Good Morning Portugal! Show | #IndiePortugalThursday" on @Spreaker #beyondlisbon #catialima #cerveja #indieportugalthursday #letra #music #portugal #portuguese spreaker.com/user/carlmunso…

Today I bring you a legend with much historical truth to it – a story of love… beyond the grave! beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2014/10/31/som… #portugal #blog #Halloween2022 #History

Tune in tomorrow morning and join me and Carl Munson for the #Indie #Portugal Thursday on the Good Morning Portugal show. 😁 We'll be talking about São Martinho and ideas for Christmas presents which will, of course, feature small businesses. youtube.com/watch?v=7vrUny… #YouTube