Local people are conservative in their views and tastes.
The Portuguese are considered to be one of the most conservative people in Europe. They might visit the same restaurant for years, go to the same city and stay at the same hotel for their annual vacation in the southern part of the country, and arrange scheduled family lunches every weekend.
A girl from Moscow who married a Portuguese man outlined the following. “As a typical local person, my husband is not fond of trying new things. My mother cooked dumplings for him and he tasted some other Russian national dishes for Christmas at our friends.” In both cases, he said, “I can’t say it was absolutely disgusting!”
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Effie 4 year s ago
If you get caught with drugs, you won't go to jail. You get to see medical, social and psychological workers and they will discuss your life choices with you and if you are addicted and need help.
Portugal had a serious drug problem a few decades ago and completely solved it that way. There are far less drug addicts now than in other countries.
Portugal had a serious drug problem a few decades ago and completely solved it that way. There are far less drug addicts now than in other countries.
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Dyche 4 year s ago
Edible chestnuts aren't found in the Americas, they all died out. Inedible chestnuts are used for decoration though.
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Estelle 4 year s ago
Most of the post is right, some are arguable, but #7 is wrong. If you come to Portugal to see Carnival you wasted your money. There is nothing special about it. Cold, rain, and a few local celebrities. Miles away (many many miles) from what is described on this post.
Instead, the São João night in Porto (23/6) and the Santo António night in Lisbon (12/6) are the best nights.... everyone is in the streets, parties with music, food and drink in every neighborhood in those towns. If you want to mingle with the locals in these towns, those are the nights to do it
Instead, the São João night in Porto (23/6) and the Santo António night in Lisbon (12/6) are the best nights.... everyone is in the streets, parties with music, food and drink in every neighborhood in those towns. If you want to mingle with the locals in these towns, those are the nights to do it
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Muriel 4 year s ago
It all looked good ... until the graffiti.
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Vanessa 4 year s ago
#16 as a Portuguese never heard off
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Nicey 4 year s ago
Vanessa,
Same, born and raised in ÉVORA, 40 years of age and have never heard of that tradition.
Same, born and raised in ÉVORA, 40 years of age and have never heard of that tradition.
Portugal had a serious drug problem a few decades ago and completely solved it that way. There are far less drug addicts now than in other countries.
Instead, the São João night in Porto (23/6) and the Santo António night in Lisbon (12/6) are the best nights.... everyone is in the streets, parties with music, food and drink in every neighborhood in those towns. If you want to mingle with the locals in these towns, those are the nights to do it
Same, born and raised in ÉVORA, 40 years of age and have never heard of that tradition.