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A Portuguese Affair

A Portuguese Affair

By: Catarina Araújo and Cerca
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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.  


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Episodes
  • Introducing A Portuguese Affair - Discovering Portugal with Catarina Araújo

    Introducing A Portuguese Affair - Discovering Portugal with Catarina Araújo
    Aug 5 2023

    It’s no surprise that Portugal - with its blend of natural beauty, rich culture, world-class cuisine and incredible wine - is a favorite among travelers in the know. What is surprising is how little the rest of us know about this small nation with such a big history; and how it’s often overlooked in favor of its larger, more famous neighbor, Spain.


    But, Catarina Araújo, the Lisbon-born writer of one of the top Portugal blogs on the net, A Portuguese Affair, is here to change all that.


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    Planning a trip to Portugal? Get authentic, on-the-ground advice from our network of local experts. Cerca’s Concierge is open and free for a limited time in Lisbon and Porto!


    For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS. Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned. Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.


    Want more? Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    3 mins
  • An Introduction to Portugal

    An Introduction to Portugal
    Aug 8 2023

    It’s no surprise that Portugal - with its blend of natural beauty, rich culture, world-class cuisine and incredible wine - is a favorite among travelers in the know. What is surprising is how little the rest of us know about this small nation with such a big history; and how it’s often overlooked in favor of its larger, more famous neighbor, Spain.


    But, Catarina Araújo, the Lisbon-born writer of one of the top Portugal blogs on the net, A Portuguese Affair, is here to change all that.


    In this Portugal primer, Catarina lets you in on why Portugal makes such an incredible destination, and gives you some key practical tips to help you start crafting the trip of a lifetime.


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    Planning a trip to Portugal? Get authentic, on-the-ground advice from our network of local experts.  Cerca’s Concierge is open and free for a limited time in Lisbon and Porto!


    For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS.  Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned.  Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.


    Want more? Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features. 


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    CONNECT WITH CATARINA

    On the web: aportugueseaffair.com

    On Instagram: @aportugueseaffair

    On Facebook: /aportugueseaffair


    CONNECT WITH CERCA

    On the web: cercatravel.com

    On instagram: @cerca_travel

    On Facebook: /cercaguide

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    20 mins
  • A Food Tour of Portugal - Part 1 - Portuguese Staples

    A Food Tour of Portugal - Part 1 - Portuguese Staples
    Aug 15 2023

    The Portuguese take food very seriously.  In fact, Catarina believes that one could even say it’s the key ingredient to their collective identity (pun totally intended). In Portugal meals are something to be savored not rushed – and certainly not something you do in front of a computer screen. The Portuguese approach to food is not only healthy, but one that values recipes passed down through the generations, the best ingredients, and tradition. 


    In this, the first of a two part tour or Portugal through its cuisine, Catarina introduces you to the mouth-watering staples of Portuguese food. From how to savor incredible fresh-baked regional breads like Pão de Mafra and bolo do caco, to why your best bet is to always look for foods marked DOP, this episode will have you daydreaming about delicious meals enjoyed on sun-drenched esplanadas.


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    Planning a trip to Portugal? Get authentic, on-the-ground advice from our network of local experts.  Cerca’s Concierge is open and free for a limited time in Lisbon and Porto!


    For this episode’s full show notes, download the free CERCA app, available for iOS.  Get maps, photos, and info on the places mentioned.  Plus, ad-free listening, bonus content, and early access to other episodes in this guide.


    Want more? Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features. 


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    CONNECT WITH CATARINA

    On the web: aportugueseaffair.com

    On Instagram: @aportugueseaffair

    On Facebook: /aportugueseaffair


    CONNECT WITH CERCA

    On the web: cercatravel.com

    On instagram: @cerca_travel

    On Facebook: /cercaguide

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    28 mins

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