Portugal

Sometimes the best art is free – Spain and Portugal’s street art

Street art in Lisbon, Portugal | Photo by Lauren Girardin Spray paint sales are doing well on the Iberian peninsula. At night, artists and hooligans make their marks all over the...

October 18, 2008 with 0 Comments

Untold stories of Lisbon and Sintra

Kung-fu filming at Castelo de São Jorge, Lisbon | Photo by Lauren Girardin There are times when the little details fall into place. Those times will never involve technology. If...

September 29, 2008 with 1 Comment

Lisbon and Sintra, Portugal travel tips

Where we ate: None of these are recommended with much enthusiasm. In most Portuguese restaurants, soon after you sit down, a waiter will come by and offer you plates of things...

September 28, 2008 with 0 Comments

Smiling despite the kitsch

Postcard: Sintra, Portugal | Art by Todd Berman There’s an ugly side to Sintra, Portugal. It confronts you on many street corners and from most doorways. You can feel it...

September 25, 2008 with 4 Comments

Kidnapped to a Portuguese praia

Postcard: Beach near Lisbon, Portugal | Art by Todd Berman Just before Todd hangs up the cell phone he speaks into it, “Um, ok. Sure. See ya soon.” He then turns to me...

September 25, 2008 with 0 Comments