LIfe Style!!!!!

Most Portuguese have typical Mediterranean features like brown eyes, dark hair, and a height of less than 6 feet.Evidence of the Germanic tribes can still be seen in the north of the country, where taller, light-haired and light eyed people are occasionally encountered.

It can be said that Portuguese people are easy-going, welcoming, and friendly. Although some first may appear sullen and morose to foreigners, they generally are known to be willing to go out of their way to help.

The lifestyle of the urban population is like their counterparts in other European countries, Dressed well and cells phone clamped to their ear. Both rural and urban areas manners tend to be the same, especially in forms of address. When the Portuguese greet each other, they generally expect to be kissed on both cheeks, or exchange handshakes.

Ana Salazar

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Portugal Print Publications

DIF Magazine
DIF is a monthly magazine freely distributed based in Lisbon, Portugal. This Magazine focuses on lifestyle, including articles concerning fashion design, art, music and much more. DIF is directed towards the urban public. 20,000 copies are produced each month and each month DIF focuses on a new theme.

 

Vogue magazine is the essential resource for the latest news, trends, designers, and personalities in the world of fashion. Vogue magazine also features global and culture entertainment and reviews. 

Maxim is a unique combination of service journalism and humor, addressing real concerns of regular guys. Its success comes from understanding that men need to know a little bit about a lot of things and Maxim delivers this information in a witty and relevant style.

Top Designers!

Here is a couple images of some top designers that were featured in this years Spring 2011 Fashion Week!

Portuguese Designer Miguel Vieira Spring 2011

Portuguese Designer Ricardo Preto

Siesta!!!!!

The Portuguese have found a key to relieving stress, building solid family ties and ensuring that they get enough sleep. This key is the Siesta. Everything in Portugal shuts down between the hours of noon and three, as everybody return home to eat, sleep and spend time with their families. Entire cities are rendered ghost towns during these hours and the street are completly empty and every shop has doors closed and lights off.