Portugal is not a country that comes up very often when avid hikers and trekkers talk about where to go stretch their legs. That is a pity, because while hiking is not a popular pastime in Portuguese culture, the country itself is home to some truly breathtaking scenery. This makes for excellent hikes, some of ...
On this week’s episode of “The Mentalist,” serious and long-suffering CBI agent Lisbon (played with eye-rolling perfection by Robin Tunney) finds love. Or at least lust. The object of Lisbon’s affections is much-married rich guy Walter Mashburn, a handsome and charming if a bit too self-assured, character introduced to us last season. After flirting cleverly, ...
The Portuguese capital of Lisbon, once the center of commerce for a huge sea-faring empire, is now a European shopping destination. From leather and porcelain to wines and jewelry, Lisbon shopping is proof that Portugal is still an international trading post. Lisbon is a relaxed but fashionable city, and the variety of shops means that ...
As I got on the plane from Miami bound to Madrid, I was ecstatic. Not only would it be my first time in Europe, but I would be visiting two European countries: Spain and Portugal. My family is from Spain, so I had heard stories on what it was like, the food, the countryside, and ...
Lisbon is a city that is located in Portugal. With a municipal population of 564,477, Lisbon is also the largest city in Portugal, and it’s capital city. Because of it’s market size, standard of living, and economic output, the Lisbon region is considered to be one of the most important regions in the Iberian Peninsula. ...
With home entertainment on the rise and the release of Blu-ray and HD-DVDs, many people are getting the theatre experience at home instead of going to their local cinemas. No one can replace the comfort of their own home, but they cannot replace the movie experience either, especially with O’Neil Theatres located in Lisbon, Connecticut. ...