Portugal
Driving Positive Change in Rural – we can help
SaveYour.Town has been instrumental in driving positive change in rural communities. You’re interested in the work Becky McCray and I do, you read our newsletters, you’ve seen us in your towns and on stage, you watch our videos and webinars. As you plan for 2024, I’d like to share a bit more about the various…
Read MoreEntrepreneurship in small villages in Portugal – Speaking about small businesses, entrepreneurship and sharing rural stories
In today’s global economy, entrepreneurs are always looking for new opportunities to innovate and create value. Small towns and villages are often overlooked and also can be a rich source of local knowledge and expertise. However, engaging with these communities can be challenging for people outside them, especially in areas with low population density and…
Read MoreA visit to a tile factory in Portugal
Federico, a friend from Lisbon, picked me up from the hotel. Our intention for the day was to visit small towns in the Portugal countryside. Lisbon is a major metropolis and driving is just like driving in Chicago. It helps to know where you are going. As we drove the buildings got smaller, and the…
Read MoreObidos, Portugal
Oh-bee-dush is how it’s pronounced. It’s a walled city in the countryside of Portugal. It’s name probably came from the Latin oppidum which means city or citadel. There are about 14,000 residents in this small town and the citadel sits atop the area. It was built originally as an early Roman settlement and has…
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