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Sometimes we find home in a place where we don’t even speak the language. Louise Ross talks about discovering Portugal, a gentle country with ocean-gazing people, and recommends places to visit, as well as an attitude to self-reinvention.

Louise Ross is the author of Women Who Walk and The Winding Road to Portugal. She’s an Australian currently living in Portugal where she explores the immigrant and expatriate journey through her writing and her podcast, Women Who Walk.

Show notes

The similarities between Australia and Portugal as ‘ocean gazing’ cultures
Cultural differences between Portugal, Australia, and the US
Portuguese food and wine as an undiscovered gem
Historical, cultural, and religious places to visit in Portugal
Natural sites around Lisbon
Finding community as an expat
Making a space away from home feel like home
Movement and walking as a metaphor for reinvention
Recommended travel books about or set in Portugal

You can find Louise Ross at LouiseRoss.com

If you need a European break with balmy weather, fantastic wine, and a relaxed attitude, Lisbon is a great place to go. A walkable central city with views of the River Tagus, it has fascinating glimpses into the Age of Exploration when the Portuguese explored the coastline of Africa and on to India and the Far East, as well as West to Brazil.

I visited in early September 2019, drawn to the city by its history and the need for some sun as autumn progressed further north. It was a book research trip for my ARKANE thriller series, so my choice of sites might be a little different from others! But we also enjoyed some wonderful food and wine along the way, so hopefully, this article will give you some ideas for your own weekend in Lisbon.

An Ocean-Gazing People. A Gentle Country. Portugal With Louise Ross

A Weekend In Lisbon: The Age of Exploration, Pastel de Nata, and Ginginja

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