One of our favorite guests is back on the Real Food Traveler Podcast. Travel writer Abbey Algiers is our resident expert on Spain and has shared her knowledge and experiences in previous episodes. But this time, she’s telling us about two weeks she and her husband spent in Spain’s neighbor, Portugal. Abbey shares great tips for different styles of hotels, the authentic and local food and drink not to miss plus things to do – including golf, one of her favorite things to do when she travels.

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In this episode, we follow Abbey on a two-week trip through Portugal, starting in the country’s capital, Lisbon. She walks us through the variety of nine different hotels she and her husband stayed in from Lisbon and Cascais, to Comporta and across the Algarve.

Abbey and her husband Eric hamming it up in the elevator at the Alma Lusa Hotel, one of the many places they stayed during their time in Lisbon. Photo by Abbey Algiers.

Along the way, they experienced a progressive dinner and wine tour over four stops, attended a “food lab” cooking workshop, and ate at a variety of restaurants, from simple to elegant, all representing the local cuisine.

Eric enjoyed the work, and rewards, of the “food lab” cooking class experience. Photo by Abbey Algiers.

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During the episode, Abbey shares some really practical food tips so that travelers can make the most of their “eating time,” from what types of eateries to look for (and who to ask for recommendations) to the right phrases to use when ordering and what times of day to plan to eat according to what the locals do.

One of the dishes prepared at Cascais Food Lab was a typical Portuguese meal with fish, prepared simply with garlic, olive oil and black pepper, served with green beans. Photo by Abbey Algiers.

As with all of our Real Food Traveler podcast episodes with Abbey, we come away with a real flavor for the destination, useful tips for getting there and being there, and inspiration for making plans to visit.

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Here are the live links to some of the places Abbey refers to in the podcast:

Visit Portugal tourism

Tee Times Golf Holidays – A local golf tour company that can arrange transfers, ground transportation, luxurious accommodations, convenient tee times, and top-notch amenities for a stress-free holiday.

Visit Cascais tourism website

Aires Estorial – Argentinian Restaurant

Cascais Food Lab 

Sr. Manuel – Cascais

Here are the ways to connect with Abbey and follow along on her adventures: