The Legend of the Rooster of Barcelos
The Rooster of Barcelos ( o galo de Barcelos) is found all over the world. It is a captivating and protective figure, a true emblem of...
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Portugal
Flag
Capital
Lisbon
Continent
Currency
Euro
Language
Portuguese
Population
10,33 millions (2021)
If you're interested in visiting Portugal or learning more about the country, you can find all of my articles here
Kinashi-San
May 29, 20237 min
What did the Portuguese bring to Japan?
The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in Japan, and their influence on Japanese culture was enormous. Get to know some...
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Nov 20, 20227 min
The Most Beautiful Destinations to Visit in Portugal
Do you dream of visiting Portugal without knowing where to go? Thanks to our overview of the most beautiful places to visit in Portugal,...
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Kinashi-San
Jun 18, 202212 min
Visit Lisbon: a guide for 3 days
Are you looking for information to visit Lisbon for 3 days? Which neighbourhood of Lisbon to visit? Where to go out in Lisbon? In this...
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Kinashi-San
Feb 12, 20226 min
10 pros and cons of living in Portugal
There are many advantages to living in a certain city but, in the same way, there are many disadvantages. For this reason, in this...
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Kinashi-San
Jan 23, 20229 min
34 traditional Portuguese food dishes you must try
You already know how to choose your restaurant in Portugal and where to eat well and cheap in Portugal, now I'm going to tell you the 34...
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Kinashi-San
Jan 6, 20228 min
Euro
On the 20th anniversary of the euro banknotes and coins, on January 1st 2002 at midnight, the European Union saw the arrival of its...
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Kinashi-San
Jul 25, 20213 min
Portuguese vs. Galician languages: What's the difference?
Galician is a Romance language, close to Portuguese and spoken in northwestern Spain in Galicia, part of the province of León and part of...
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Kinashi-San
May 10, 20217 min
How can you quickly adapt to a “Portuguese-style” lifestyle?
In general, foreigners acclimatize very well in Portugal. Despite some cultural differences, they quickly feel at home. The climate, a...
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Kinashi-San
Mar 17, 20216 min
Pão de Ló vs Kasutera (Castella)
Maybe the best-known cake in Portugal, this cake dates back to the 15th Century. It was made in Nunneries and, as with all Portuguese...
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Kinashi-San
Mar 2, 20219 min
What are the differences between Spain and Portugal?
Find out what the differences are between these two countries that share the Iberian Peninsula. Spain and Portugal are neighbours, yet...
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Kinashi-San
Jan 10, 20213 min
10 things not to say in Porto
It is not easy to start a new life in a new country: learning a new language, new customs and traditions can be difficult, and we can all...
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Kinashi-San
Dec 13, 20204 min
Nine extraordinary places you did not know existed in Lisbon
We are always saying it: Lisbon has fantastic places to discover, many of them unknown to the public. Let’s take a look at nine...
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Kinashi-San
Oct 26, 20207 min
Lisbon or Porto?
Two Portuguese cities are among the most touristic in the country. These cities attract more and more visitors every year and for a good...
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