Some symbols represent a country. And some symbols make you feel a country. "But the sardine became much more than just food." In Portugal, few things carry as much memory, simplicity, and affection as the sardine. Small, silver, and seemingly simple, the sardine has been part of Portuguese history for centuries. Its presence in Lisbon’s diet has been documented since the Middle Ages, when it was an abundant, accessible fish that could be preserved through sal

There are countless beautiful words around the world, but only one has become a symbol of an entire country. That word is Saudade. If you've travelled through Portugal, wandered the cobbled streets of Lisbon, watched the sunset over the Algarve cliffs or listened to the melancholy sound of Fado, you've probably heard it before.