Program 587a: Cod in Portugal; Eating in Naples; Dingle Bells; Christmas Travels

Hear about why cod is so popular among the Portuguese — especially at this time of year — and get a taste of the culinary treats to try in and around Naples. Then find out how the Irish gear up for the holidays, and what listeners enjoy about traveling overseas during the Christmas season.

• Cristina Duarte, Portuguese tour guide based in Lisbon
• Robert Wright, tour guide to Portugal, based in Seville
• Alfredo Vitale and Marianna Iermano, tour guides from Naples
• Callout to Tim Collins, retired police chief in Dingle, Ireland

• Cristina Duarte's website includes information about visiting Lisbon, and her tour services.
• Robert Wright's website includes city guides to Lisbon and the restored monastery site of Mosteiro de Alcobaça in Portugal.
• Alfredo Vitale can be contacted through his LinkedIn page.
• Tim Collins and his son Mícheál provide archeological tours of Ireland's Dingle Peninsula.
• The Rick Steves online guide to enjoying Christmas Markets in Europe.