A Portuguese Affair
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About this Show
For years, Portugal has continually topped rankings of the friendliest countries to visit and best countries for expats to move to. You’ll find it on the bucket lists of travelers all over the world - maybe even yours. If it is, or even if you’re just curious to go beyond the listicle headlines and understand what all the fuss is about, Catarina Araújo is here for you.
Based on her long-running blog of the same name, A Portuguese Affair is Catarina’s love letter to the place she calls home. A series about uncovering the cool, interesting, and hidden things to do in this country. From Fado music and Bacalhau that will make you question everything you thought you knew about Cod, to the secret stories in Portugal’s gorgeous Azulejos tiles, Catarina will help make every bite you taste, every sight you see, and every step you take on your trip to Portugal more meaningful and more memorable.
So join Catarina as she shares her love affair with Portugal and helps you fall in love too.
Based on her long-running blog of the same name, A Portuguese Affair is Catarina’s love letter to the place she calls home. A series about uncovering the cool, interesting, and hidden things to do in this country. From Fado music and Bacalhau that will make you question everything you thought you knew about Cod, to the secret stories in Portugal’s gorgeous Azulejos tiles, Catarina will help make every bite you taste, every sight you see, and every step you take on your trip to Portugal more meaningful and more memorable.
So join Catarina as she shares her love affair with Portugal and helps you fall in love too.
Episodes
I Went Solo at 17 (Here’s Everything That Went Wrong)
E1
March 25, 2025
00:11:14:17
What happens when a 17-year-old jets off to backpack in the Icelandic tundra with strangers… and no sleeping bag? Gabby Beckford shares her raw and transformative solo travel
Lisbon Part 2 – Off the Beaten Path
E7
September 19, 2023
22:27
A tour of Lisbon’s can’t-miss spots outside of downtown.
Downtown’s Best – Lisbon Part 1
E6
September 12, 2023
Discover the iconic spots of Lisbon.
Sintra – Saudade in a Portugal’s “Glorious Eden”
E5
September 5, 2023
18:58
Discover the magic of Sintra.
Portuguese Drinks – Toasting to Your Time in Portugal
E4
August 29, 2023
29:44
A tour of Portugal's iconic drinks.
A Food Tour of Portugal – Part 2 – Can’t Miss Dishes
E3
August 22, 2023
27:50
Exploring the can’t-miss foods of Portugal.
A Food Tour of Portugal – Part 1 – Portuguese Staples
E2
August 15, 2023
29:2
A tour of Portugal through its staple foods.
An Introduction to Portugal
E1
August 8, 2023
20:02
A primer on planning an epic Portugal trip.
