The Quiet Poison in Our Groceries
The U.S. just approved new pesticides containing PFAS—“forever chemicals” tied to cancers and immune problems. Europe is moving toward a full ban. Travelers and Caribbean nations are caught in the middle. Here’s what you need to know, and how to protect yourself.
“Are you still enjoying it?” The weighted question behind choosing Portugal as home
People ask me the same thing again and again: “Are you still enjoying Portugal?” It sounds polite. It’s really about identity, control, and the script we were taught to live by. I moved in my 50s and wrote a workbook so others could do it too. Here’s what the question means, why it persists.
Aveiro in 3 Days: Portugal’s Little Venice, Without the Crowds
Escape the bustle of Lisbon and find calm in Aveiro—Portugal’s canal-laced gem with quiet charm, colorful boats, and pasteis de nata (egg pastries) worth the detour. Here’s your perfect 3-day itinerary, from sun-soaked beaches to baroque cathedrals.
Thrones, Crowns, and Stones: Africa’s Hidden Masterpieces Underground - Part 4
From Yoruba crowns to Zimbabwean stone sculptures, Luba maternity figures to Kongo nkisi power objects, Africa’s masterpieces await beneath a Portuguese winery.
Spirits in Wood: African Masks and Sculptures Underground - Part 3
Dogon funeral masks, Punu white-faced dancers, and Kongo nkisi figures: in the Aliança Underground Museum, Africa’s spirits live on in silence beneath Portuguese wine cellars.
