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For the past few years, Portugal has ranked pretty high for tourism and vacations, especially among Americans (and Brits although…

The first time my wife and I visited Lisbon, our tutuk driver took us into Alfama. She asked if we…

Águeda is not one of those well known towns that are visited by thousands of tourists every year. It sits…

Just a short train ride southwest of Porto is a beautiful coastal city known as a the Venice of Portugal….

Known as the “Cradle of Portugal,” Guimarães isn’t just another picturesque European town—it’s the birthplace of a nation, a living…

Nestled in the heart of northern Portugal, Braga is a city that whispers tales of ancient Roman settlements, echoes with…

Picture yourself stepping off a train into a fairy-tale town, where pastel-colored palaces peek through misty forests. Or imagine wandering…

Nestled in the heart of central Portugal on the banks of the Nabão River sits Tomar, a charming town that…

Along Portugal’s Silver Coast lies one of the best-kept secrets and hidden gems. The fishing village of Peniche has become…

Located in the center of Portugal is the lovely town of Tomar. This medieval town is the perfect place to…

Imagine a hidden paradise just off the coast of Portugal, where crystal-clear waters lap against rugged cliffs, rare seabirds soar…

The Batalha Monastery (Mosteiro de Batalha) in central Portugal is a magnificent Dominican monastery and one of the finest examples…

In the center of Portugal, off the beaten path of the big cities, beaches and tourist spots, sits a pure…

Lisbon, or Lisboa, is one of the oldest cities in Europe and steeped in history, coastal beauty, delicious cuisine and…

When people come to Portugal, there are usually just three places they are looking to visit: Lisbon, Porto, and the…

Those of you planning to take that dream vacation to Portugal this year should consider taking a day or two…

For those of you looking for day trips from Lisbon, Sintra is the perfect place to spend the day. There…

Located 1 hour and 40 minutes outside of Lisbon in the heart of the Alentejo region is Évora, an incredibly…

The Douro Valley is Portugal’s most famous wine region and home to some of the best wineries in the world….

Across the Douro River from the old city of Porto is Vila Nova de Gaia, where some of the oldest…

Porto is no doubt one of the coolest cities in Portugal, not to mention in Europe and should not be…

Embark on a heartening journey as we recount an unexpected act of kindness in Portugal. Lost wallets, friendly strangers, and…

Packing for your Portugal trip is probably one of the easiest trips to plan for. Its sunny days, beautiful beaches…

Just outside of Coimbra, sits one of the most well-preserved Roman archaeological sites on the Iberian Peninsula, the Conímbriga Ruins….

For those of you that have watched 100 Foot Wave on HBO/MAX, you know about Nazaré. If you haven’t watched…

This past year was quite a year. We thought we’d share what we considered to be some of the bests…

Our first Christmas in Portugal turned out to be one of the best and definitely most different we have had….

We’ll admit, the Balkan countries were not high on our list for a visit. Croatia is an up and coming…

Greetings fellow wine enthusiasts! We have yet another wine tour to talk you into. A Tuscany wine tour specifically in…

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Spooky season and Halloween is my favourite time of year. The weather is a little cooler, leaves are turning into…

Every time someone comes to visit us here in Portugal, we take them to Óbidos. We cannot help but to…

Summer in Portugal means beaches, vacations and festas! These festas are popular parties that each village has during the months…

This summer, we had a chance to spend a week in the Algarve, me for the first time and Beth…

We did A LOT in 3 days in Scotland….

This is a story about 2 souls, Inês and Pedro, who embark on a journey where love is…

Since we moved to Serra D’EL Rei, you can say our life is pretty different. After all, we live in…

In case you haven’t heard, we sold everything, moved and are now living in Portugal! We loved it so much…

We might have been on Portuguese TV this weekend. But will probably never know. It was a big weekend in Serra…

Getting to Our New Home in Portugal was a grand adventure If you ever have the chance to fly on a…

Caldas da Rainha is a beautiful city in Portugal. It is not one of those that many people flock to…

Tourism in Spain has been getting a lot of bad press lately. Most people are headed to the big cities…