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How Safe Is the Food We Eat in Portugal?
Recent food safety concerns in the United States prompted me to take a closer look at how Portugal protects the food we eat and where consumers can turn…
Aug 13
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What You Told Me About Our Portugal Journey
Reflections from the 2026 Reader Survey
Aug 2
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Carol A. Wilcox
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July 2026
Thank You, Otis Redding
The Wider Quiet
Jul 29
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Carol A. Wilcox
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Margaval Vinhos: The Wine Cellar from the Drawer
How one grandfather's love of winemaking became a family winery near Tomar.
Jul 23
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Carol A. Wilcox
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Where Do Our Things Go?
The memories we carry are not always the things we keep.
Jul 9
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Luggage Storage, Shipping & Delivery Services for Travelers
Travel Without the Extra Weight: The Complete Guide to Luggage Storage & Shipping for Hands-Free Travel Around the World
Jul 4
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Carol A. Wilcox
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The Best Travel Apps Every Traveler Should Have
A thoughtfully curated guide to planning, navigating, and traveling smarter anywhere in the world without losing the joy of discovery. Updated and…
Jul 4
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Carol A. Wilcox
Driving Portugal’s N222: The Road That Became a Legend
A Journey Through Curves, Vineyards, and the Soul of the Douro Valley.
Jul 4
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Carol A. Wilcox
Portugal’s Weather: Regions, Seasons, and a Changing Climate
A regional and seasonal overview and how shifting climate patterns are influencing expectations.
Jul 4
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Carol A. Wilcox
Tipping Culture in Portugal (2026 Edition)
What Travelers and New Residents Need to Know
Jul 4
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Carol A. Wilcox
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June 2026
Approaching the 5-Year Mark: Stay or Leave Portugal?
What living abroad eventually reveals about uncertainty, belonging, and the idea of home.
Jun 25
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My Summer Reading List 2026: Books That Travel Through Portugal
A thoughtfully curated summer reading list inspired by Portugal.
Jun 18
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Carol A. Wilcox
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