Comments on: Beyond Lisbon and Algarve: Exploring the Lesser Known Portugal http://matadortrips.com/beyond-lisbon-and-algarve-exploring-the-lesser-known-portugal Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:41:18 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Claudio http://matadortrips.com/beyond-lisbon-and-algarve-exploring-the-lesser-known-portugal/comment-page-1#comment-2427 Claudio Tue, 12 May 2009 07:35:08 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=176#comment-2427 I'm happy to hear that, Paul. I have been to pousadas in both Viana do Castelo and Guimaraes, and I loved both those cities. There is sooo much history in Guimaraes. And what do you know, FC Porto is champions of Portugal again! I wasn't lying :-P I’m happy to hear that, Paul. I have been to pousadas in both Viana do Castelo and Guimaraes, and I loved both those cities. There is sooo much history in Guimaraes.

And what do you know, FC Porto is champions of Portugal again! I wasn’t lying :-P

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]]> By: Paul http://matadortrips.com/beyond-lisbon-and-algarve-exploring-the-lesser-known-portugal/comment-page-1#comment-1387 Paul Sat, 07 Mar 2009 22:09:13 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=176#comment-1387 I visted Portugal last year when I went to Oporto, Braga Guimaraes, Viana do Castelo and Povoa do varnzim. I was absoulutely amazed by the food which was the best I ever had!! Wine was great too! Hope to Visit Lisbon this year!! I visted Portugal last year when I went to Oporto, Braga Guimaraes, Viana do Castelo and Povoa do varnzim. I was absoulutely amazed by the food which was the best I ever had!! Wine was great too! Hope to Visit Lisbon this year!!

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]]> By: Gemma http://matadortrips.com/beyond-lisbon-and-algarve-exploring-the-lesser-known-portugal/comment-page-1#comment-1386 Gemma Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:22:46 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=176#comment-1386 I've just written a brief guide to Portugal for the Auto Europe blog, and I also included Obidos and Sintra amongst the best places to visit. It's such a beautiful country with so much more to offer than a standard beach holiday. This time of year is perfect to explore. Not too hot, and before the crowds of the summer season. I've just written a brief guide to Portugal for the Auto Europe blog, and I also included Obidos and Sintra amongst the best places to visit. It's such a beautiful country with so much more to offer than a standard beach holiday. This time of year is perfect to explore. Not too hot, and before the crowds of the summer season.

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]]> By: Aldo http://matadortrips.com/beyond-lisbon-and-algarve-exploring-the-lesser-known-portugal/comment-page-1#comment-1385 Aldo Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:32:36 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=176#comment-1385 Claudio this article was really good!! Claudio this article was really good!!

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]]> By: Claudio88 http://matadortrips.com/beyond-lisbon-and-algarve-exploring-the-lesser-known-portugal/comment-page-1#comment-1378 Claudio88 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:40:27 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=176#comment-1378 Julie, the quintessential Portuguese read is "Os Lusíadas", written by Luis de Camões, Portugal’s greatest poet and one of its favorite citizens. It was written back in 1572 and glorifies Portugal's voyages of exploration. Another well known example of Portuguese literature is the novel "O Crime do Padre Amaro" by Eça de Queiroz. It has been made into a Mexican film starring Gael Garcia Bernal, and a Portuguese film which became its most successful yet (commercially). My favorite form of armchair travel is the musical variety, and I would recommend Madredeus. Check out the tracks "Haja o que Houver", "O Éclipse", and "Moro em Lisboa" Julie, the quintessential Portuguese read is "Os Lusíadas", written by Luis de Camões, Portugal’s greatest poet and one of its favorite citizens. It was written back in 1572 and glorifies Portugal's voyages of exploration. Another well known example of Portuguese literature is the novel "O Crime do Padre Amaro" by Eça de Queiroz. It has been made into a Mexican film starring Gael Garcia Bernal, and a Portuguese film which became its most successful yet (commercially). My favorite form of armchair travel is the musical variety, and I would recommend Madredeus. Check out the tracks "Haja o que Houver", "O Éclipse", and "Moro em Lisboa"

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]]> By: Claudio88 http://matadortrips.com/beyond-lisbon-and-algarve-exploring-the-lesser-known-portugal/comment-page-1#comment-1377 Claudio88 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:32:21 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=176#comment-1377 Haha Ivana, I heard about Obama's choice as well, and I had to google it to know what a portuguese waterdog looks like. I haven't yet been to Sagres but my brother has and loved it, even though he doesn't surf. Haha Ivana, I heard about Obama's choice as well, and I had to google it to know what a portuguese waterdog looks like. I haven't yet been to Sagres but my brother has and loved it, even though he doesn't surf.

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]]> By: Julie http://matadortrips.com/beyond-lisbon-and-algarve-exploring-the-lesser-known-portugal/comment-page-1#comment-1384 Julie Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:54:20 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=176#comment-1384 @ ivana: I didn't know the Obamas decided to get a Portuguese waterdog, but what a great dog they are! @ Claudio: Are there any books or films you'd recommend for armchair travelers interested in Portugal? I love Jose Saramago's work, but would be interested in learning about other resources, too. @ ivana: I didn't know the Obamas decided to get a Portuguese waterdog, but what a great dog they are! @ Claudio: Are there any books or films you'd recommend for armchair travelers interested in Portugal? I love Jose Saramago's work, but would be interested in learning about other resources, too.

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]]> By: ivana http://matadortrips.com/beyond-lisbon-and-algarve-exploring-the-lesser-known-portugal/comment-page-1#comment-1383 ivana Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:31:44 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=176#comment-1383 claudio! great article! (and i appreciate your love for matadortrips.com) i was in portugal for the world expo and it has definitely opened the eyes of so many people! i also stayed in the pousadas which are gorgeous! if you havent been already you should also check out sagres - especially if you are into surfing! and did you hear?, obama is getting a portuguese waterdog! claudio! great article! (and i appreciate your love for matadortrips.com) i was in portugal for the world expo and it has definitely opened the eyes of so many people! i also stayed in the pousadas which are gorgeous! if you havent been already you should also check out sagres – especially if you are into surfing! and did you hear?, obama is getting a portuguese waterdog!

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]]> By: Claudio88 http://matadortrips.com/beyond-lisbon-and-algarve-exploring-the-lesser-known-portugal/comment-page-1#comment-1382 Claudio88 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:54:21 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=176#comment-1382 Many thanks for the feeback. Julie, I'm glad Sintra was such a good time for you, and am happy that you stayed at a pousada. Aren't they amazing?! Hal, please book the next available flight to Portugal, I dunno what you're waiting for either. And thanks for the luck because I really do think I need it! t3mujin, I actually visited Piodao when I was a child. It was breathtaking but I felt that I didn't fully appreciate it back then. We had lunch there and felt like we were in the world's most remote village. Thanks for the links man. Many thanks for the feeback. Julie, I'm glad Sintra was such a good time for you, and am happy that you stayed at a pousada. Aren't they amazing?! Hal, please book the next available flight to Portugal, I dunno what you're waiting for either. And thanks for the luck because I really do think I need it! t3mujin, I actually visited Piodao when I was a child. It was breathtaking but I felt that I didn't fully appreciate it back then. We had lunch there and felt like we were in the world's most remote village. Thanks for the links man.

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]]> By: Gabriel mendes http://matadortrips.com/beyond-lisbon-and-algarve-exploring-the-lesser-known-portugal/comment-page-1#comment-1381 Gabriel mendes Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:57:30 +0000 http://matadortrips.com/?p=176#comment-1381 It wasn't Expo 2000, but 1998, in Lisbon. It wasn't Expo 2000, but 1998, in Lisbon.

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