There’s a story behind Bolo Rei, a colourful cake that is always present at Christmas Eve dinner. Discover the meaning behind each component of this festive treat!
O Bolo Rei Tradicional
The Traditional King Cake
Retido Na Alfândega
Held at Customs
Maria’s aunt mailed her a gift, but it is being held at customs. Follow along as she navigates the process of retrieving her package from the customs facility.
Noite De São João
St. John's Night
Learn about the São João festival in Porto! This famous festival has many unique traditions and symbols, from plastic hammers to the cascatas that are built and displayed along the streets. Cascatas means waterfalls or cascades, but here it refers to models of miniature villages, showing scenes from life long ago.
Mouraria
Mouraria
Welcome to Mouraria, one of Lisbon’s most authentically Portuguese neighbourhoods, known for its history and diversity.
Casa Da Música
House Of Music
Learn more about Casa da Música, a space solely dedicated to music and the arts in Porto.
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
The Monument of the Discoveries
Learn about the Padrão dos Descobrimentos monument in Lisbon.
Estação de São Bento
São Bento Station
The São Bento train station is an important landmark in Porto.
Operação Stop
Traffic Stop
Don’t get caught off guard during a traffic stop in Portugal! Follow along to see how this driver communicates with authorities and learn useful vocabulary, such as the names of documents you may need to show. These “operações STOP” can be performed by a GNR officer (Guarda Nacional Republicana) or by a PSP officer (Polícia […]
Restauração da Independência
Restoration Of Independence
Learn about the history of the national holiday celebrated in Portugal on December 1st.
A Meditação
The Meditation
Pedro tries to teach Joana how to meditate.
Museu De Serralves
Serralves Museum
The Serralves Museum is a prominent museum of contemporary art, surrounded by a large park and gardens.
Assunto: Candidatura, Diretor Financeiro
Subject - Application, Financial Director
Ivo emails a cover letter along with his resume to apply for a position as a Chief Financial Officer.
Monumento Aos Combatentes Do Ultramar
Monument To The Overseas Combatants
Learn about the history behind the Monument to the Overseas Combatants in Belém.
Encontro No Parque
Meeting In The Park
Filipa and António make small talk after meeting in the park with their dogs.
O Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
Peneda-Gerês National Park
Learn about Peneda-Gerês National Park, a beautiful place in the north of Portugal.