We sort of have a go to itinerary for friends that come to Portugal and spend a few days with us on their holiday. Our standard Alentejo highlights include visits to Monsaraz, Evora and Estremoz. Typically our guests have already…

The Saturday market in Estremoz is pure Europe. Vegetables, fruit, bread, marinated olives and all sorts of cured meats and sausages are for sale at this weekly market. Vendors line the streets with their small booths bloated with all kinds…

A trip to Portugal would not be complete without visiting the walled village of Monsaraz. You’ll be rewarded with amazing views, excellent dining, and boutiques selling local wines, olive oil, rugs and pottery. This historic village is a special gem…

Every two years the streets of Redondo, in the Alentejo region of Portugal, come alive with flowers. Not actually alive, since they’re paper flowers, but absolutely alive with color and creativity. And it’s not just flowers. Animals, movie characters, food…

Portugal is now home. It’s not the first time we’ve moved out of the United States. Back in 2005, we moved to Singapore and lived there for two years, so we’ve had some practice being expats. I always find it…