Culture

Discover the heartwarming tradition of the Presépio Gigante in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal.

Damiana and Rui chat about what they like to do during different seasons of the year in Portugal. (Recorded in September 2024)

The team celebrates Dia de São Martinho with roasted chestnuts and jeropiga.

Do the Portuguese celebrate Halloween?

Learn more about the Lusitano horse, a versatile breed that originated in Portugal.

Joel chats with locals about their least favourite Portuguese dishes.

The Portuguese Language Orthographic Agreement of 1990 (Acordo Ortográfico da Língua Portuguesa de 1990, a.k.a. the ) came into effect in May 2009. Its goal was to standardize the spelling of Portuguese across Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly Brazil and Portugal. However, its implementation was met with criticism and many practical challenges. First, let’s address a common […]

Joel asks the public about their favourite foods from Portugal, Cabo Verde, and Angola.

Joel takes to the streets to find out just how friendly Portuguese people really are.

Rui and Joel discuss the cultural differences in conversation styles between Portugal and North America. Help them resolve their “argument” so that they don’t have to go to couples therapy. 😜

Joel and Rui discuss some of Joel’s views on adapting to life in Portugal, from the lack of “real salads” to the differences in work culture.

Joel learns new vocabulary and expressions from the Algarve, including “Dá-me de vaia”.