See Portugal

The wonderful thing about Lisbon, is the cultural diversity and energy that flows through her streets. With the large African and Brazilian communities that have settled here, there is a strong cultural mix which gives Lisbon its flavor. As Portugal spread its language and culture during their age of discoveries, these earlier Portuguese outposts have […]

In the classic Humphrey Bogart film Casablanca, everyone wanted to be on the plane to Lisbon. Some things never change. Portugal, being one of the most beautiful destinations around, offers many possibilities for those still looking to be on that plane. This post will look at some options available to make your way to Portugal.

Portugal’s flag is a bi-color, divided into two unequal stripes. One green, the other red. The national coat of arms is centered between the two colors, positioned equally from the top and the bottom.
The flag as seen today was adopted on June 30, 1911. This flag replaced the one used under the constitutional monarchy.
The green […]

Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian, one of the 20th Century’s wealthiest, and best known philanthropists, adopted Portugal, leaving her his entire, world famous art collection. This collection, and the Gulbenkian Foundation, is Portugal’s finest art treasure. The Gulbenkian Foundation is also Lisbon’s best museum.
The Gulbenkian Collection is home to more then 6000 pieces, however the permanent exhibition […]