July Tour News
Hi from Rick: Happy Little Travel Accidents
There's nothing like a nice bucket of tasty little snails when you're hungry and far from home. That was my thought as, armed with my handy toothpick and a local beer, I dragged a steady parade of Portuguese mini escargots from their shells.
Spending two weeks in Portugal last month researching my guidebook, it was the little experiences that brought me the most joy and the happiest memories…especially moments that connected me with people and with food. For example, I learned the local slang for coffee with a shot of brandy (a favorite among workers who like to add a little punch to their lunch). Then, when I casually asked my waiter, "Café com cheirinho?", the guy he thought was just another clueless tourist became a special guest…and that shot of brandy in my bica (espresso) was on the house… Read more
