Manteigas is a Portuguese village with a beautiful landscape and plenty of gastronomic delights for its visitors to enjoy! Explore the neighboring village of Serra da Estrela, home of the famous buttery cheese and other local delicacies.
Também Neva Em Portugal
It Also Snows in Portugal
O Lobo Ibérico
The Iberian Wolf
The Iberian Wolf is an endangered species that is now being protected by a few institutions in Portugal. These centers provide care for the animal and education to the public. Let’s meet this wild animal that fascinates all its visitors!
Turismo Rural Em Portugal
Rural Tourism in Portugal
Rural tourism is a great idea for those who want a different type of getaway and a more relaxing break from daily life. Discover the benefits that rural tourism has to offer for both your wallet and your well-being.
Um Toque De Arrepio
A Chilling Touch
Do you believe in ghosts or spirits from the past? We recommend you visit the Faculty of Fine Arts in Lisbon: a college during the day, but a mysterious place at night. We promise you one thing: you won’t be alone!
A Praça do Comércio
Commerce Square
The Praça do Comércio is one of the biggest squares in Europe and shouldn’t be missed when you visit Lisbon! Learn some interesting facts about its impressive past.
Sintra e a Misteriosa Quinta da Regaleira
Sintra and the Mysterious Quinta da Regaleira
Welcome to Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site 40 minutes away from Lisbon. It has some of the most fascinating monuments and attractions in Portugal, including Quinta da Regaleira, home to a beautiful palace and gardens sprinkled with mystery. Are you ready to pay a visit?
O Magnífico Palácio Da Arrábida
The Magnificent Palace of Arrábida
Come visit the magnificent Palácio da Comenda in Arrábida, designed by a Portuguese architect with breathtaking views for the brave who visit it! Legend has it that the estate is haunted… Is it true?
Nazaré, um Paraíso Para Surfistas
Nazaré, a Paradise for Surfers
Nazaré is a lovely Portuguese fishing village that has been getting the attention of an ever-growing number of travelers and thrill-seekers. Come along with us to explore this charming destination!
O Joel Apanha o Táxi (2019, ANIMATED!)
Joel Takes the Taxi (2019, ANIMATED!)
As a gift to us and all Practice Portuguese fans, our friend Wayne has turned this episode into a fully-animated cartoon.
With this newly-animated version of one of our early podcast episodes, we flash back to a time when Joel’s Portuguese skills were in their infancy! (Can you hear a difference?)
In this episode, Joel arrives to Lisbon and is faced with a challenging (and frustrating) taxi ride.
Sem Tempo Para Descanso
No Time for Rest
Overwhelmed with work, Patrícia curbs Hugo’s expectations when it comes to planning family holidays.
Um Turista Perdido
A Lost Tourist
A tourist struggles to find his way to his hotel… but not as much as he struggles with understanding Portuguese expressions.
A Cidade da Luz
The City of Light
Sara shares her upcoming business trip plans with her husband Fernando, who can’t hide his envy.
No Terminal de Autocarros
At the Bus Terminal
A hopelessly late traveler finds no sympathy from a bus station’s ticket seller, as he tries to find a way to his destination.
Um Taxista Azarado
An Unlucky Taxi Driver
A taxi driver tries to help a very confused passenger.
À Descoberta de Portugal
The Discovery of Portugal
A Portuguese couple sets out to explore the beauty of their own country, with the help of a travel agency.
Passo a Passo (All – Premium Features)
Step by Step (All - Premium Features)
Come along with Rui and Joel (and friends) on their journey walking the Caminho de Santiago, through Northern Portugal and Spain!
Total runtime: 1:51:29
Lançamento: “Passo a Passo” (o Caminho de Santiago)
Launch: "Step by Step" (the Caminho de Santiago)
With the holiday season approaching, Rui and Joel announce a special early gift for members of Practice Portuguese! Listen and find out exactly what is on “the Way”…
Updated December 1, 2018: It’s launched!
Passo a Passo (O Caminho de Santiago)
Come along with Rui and Joel (and friends) on their journey walking the Caminho de Santiago, through Northern Portugal and Spain!
Total runtime: 1:51:29
Passo a Passo – Parte 1/9
Step by Step - Part 1/9
The Caminho de Santiago adventure begins! Rui and Joel start off their journey in beautiful Porto, Portugal, and immediately experience the warmth, simplicity and uncensored honesty of the Northern Portuguese people, and embrace their new role as ‘peregrinos’ (…or is it ‘pelegrinos’?).
Passo a Passo – Parte 6/9
Step by Step - Part 6/9
Approaching the border into Spain, Joel and Rui try to figure out at which point Portuguese will start transitioning to Spanish, as well as the curious Galego (Galician), a curious hybrid between the two. As they delve deeper into the local habits of Northern Portugal, Rui’s injury starts to catch up with him…
Passo a Passo – Parte 7/9
Step by Step - Part 7/9
The pilgrims are finally in Spain, and have their first contacts with speakers of Galician, Portuguese’s sister language. As the streak of sunny days comes to an end, the unforgiving weather leaves everyone grumpy!
Passo a Passo – Parte 9/9
Step by Step - Part 9/9
The journey comes to an end as the group arrives to Santiago de Compostela. They reunite with their fellow pilgrims they met along the way, and start making their way back home. It may take weeks for the blisters on their feet to heal, but their memories of O Caminho de Santiago will last forever.
Passo a Passo – Parte 4/9
Step by Step - Part 4/9
Fully immersed in the spirit of the Caminho, the pilgrims spread out and begin traveling a bit more independently, rather than sticking together as a group. But the isolation gets to them, prompting Rui to give the performance of a lifetime to nobody except for perhaps a few farmers (and lucky for us, the camera!). Meanwhile, Joel gets so isolated that he starts wondering if he’s actually even on the right Caminho at all…
Passo a Passo – Parte 8/9
Step by Step - Part 8/9
As the group inches closer to Santiago de Compostela, Rui and Joel attempt their best Portunhol (Portuguese + Spanish) to talk with a lovely, patient Galician farmer. As they feel the end of the Caminho approach, they start reflecting on their journey and on what they’ve learned so far.