We’re currently spending some time in Lisbon, one of my favorite cities in the world. I remember when we visited Macau last year how funny it all felt to me: it was like my body was in Portugal while my mind had been transported to China. The blend of Portuguese … more »
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The historical center of Macau
Macau’s historical center is a UNESCO world heritage site. It’s basically very Portuguese. The ruins in the picture are of a church that was dedicated to Mary, only the southern facade stands and gives it quite a fantasy-like look. Interestingly, the facade was decorated by Japanese Christians in exile during … more »
Chinese New Year in Macau
We were in Macau right before the Chinese New Year in 2013. The central square, called the Senado Square was full of festivities. It was quite a sight to see Chinese decorations around buildings that look distinctly Portuguese! Senado Square maintains a very Portuguese feel to its atmosphere! It’s definitely … more »
10 traditional dishes a Portuguese Grandma would feed you
If you were to visit Portugal and have a traditional Portuguese Grandma as your gastronomic guide, she would feed you a variety of dishes rich in meats and seafood. Traditional Portuguese food tends to be hearty, which is my polite way of saying “quite caloric”. Back in the day and, … more »