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.
Portugal Guide
Practical and cultural insights for living in and understanding Portugal beyond tourism.
Cultural Identity
Eight Cities, Three Continents, Fifty-Three Countries
I have lived in eight places across the Caribbean, the Americas, and Europe. I have visited 53 countries, about a quarter of the world. Each move was deliberate, and each one eventually returned me to the same question I started asking in Antigua: what do you carry, and what do you leave behind?
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.
Minha Primiera Blog Em Português explica porque mudar-nos aqui
Hoje, explico minha viagem quando decidir de mudar-me para outro país depois de quase dez anos em Atlanta. Li dos meus altos e baixos e como regular-me.
Life Between Countries
So, You Want to Move to Portugal? Read This First
Portugal is an incredible place to live, but moving here isn't as easy as the internet makes it seem. Here's what you need to know about housing, jobs, taxes, and culture before making the leap.
Hiking in Lisbon: Five Trails You Can Reach Without a Car
Lisbon is more than city streets and river views. Just beyond the city center, forests, cliffs, and ancient trails are waiting to be explored. Here's how to find them—no car required.
Travel Guide
Here is Why I Wrote A Book About Moving To Portugal
The idea of living in a ripe old age in a much less stressful environment, surrounded by history, good food, good healthcare, and natural beauty, is too tempting to ignore.
Portugal Guide
Read This Before Moving to Portugal: Fine Print in Portuguese Citizenship
Explore the distinctions between permanent residency and citizenship in Portugal, including key legal exclusions and options.
Adventure Travel
Exploring Almada: A Day of Discovery with Friends in Portugal
Embark on a journey with me through the streets and coast of Almada, Portugal, along the Tagus River.
Portugal Guide
Spotlight on Portugal: March Adventures
March in Portugal is a season of blooming landscapes and cultural festivities. It's a time when the country shakes off the winter chill and embraces the warmth of spring with open arms.
Food & Travel
Elevate Your Saltfish into a Culinary Masterpiece
Delve into the sumptuous flavors of Caribbean cuisine, with a spotlight on Antigua's iconic dishes like ducana and saltfish. Learn how to create these savory delights using traditional recipes and locally sourced ingredients.