Porto is no doubt one of the coolest cities in Portugal, not to mention in Europe and should not be missed. The second largest city’s combination of historical charm, wine culture, friendly locals, and a vibrant atmosphere makes Porto a truly special destination for travellers. Getting To Porto Porto does have an international airport and …
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Embark on a heartening journey as we recount an unexpected act of kindness in Portugal. Lost wallets, friendly strangers, and a genuine sense of community redefine our experience abroad. While we were standing in the beer isle in Lidl, an employee approached my wife and said “be careful of your phone.” He pointed to her …
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Packing for your Portugal trip is probably one of the easiest trips to plan for. Its sunny days, beautiful beaches and amazing seafood are just a few reasons Portugal is the perfect travel destination. But anyone that is unfamiliar with the cobblestones, stairs, and many hills might find themselves spending more time handling luggage than …
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Azulejos in Portugal are everywhere. Take a walk down any street and you will see a building decorated with these beautifully designed tiles. Sometimes the tiles are intricate patterns with one or two vibrant colours. Sometimes, there are landscapes and sea scapes. Each tile portrays the rich Portuguese culture and history and a great way …
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Just outside of Coimbra, sits one of the most well-preserved Roman archaeological sites on the Iberian Peninsula, the Conímbriga Ruins. From intricately designed mosaic floors to remnants of residential quarters and public spaces, Conímbriga paints a vivid picture of daily life in a Roman city during the 1st and 2nd centuries. We were rather captivated …
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For those of you that have watched 100 Foot Wave on HBO/MAX, you know about Nazaré. If you haven’t watched it, I encourage you to so you can see some of the biggest waves in the world and the crazy people who surf them. But Nazaré is more than a big wave surfing destination. It …
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This past year was quite a year. We thought we’d share what we considered to be some of the bests in 2023. Well, as you well know, 2023 was a big year for us. We sold everything and moved across the Atlantic Ocean to Serra D’El Rei Portugal and began all new lives! Community makes …
Our first Christmas in Portugal turned out to be one of the best and definitely most different we have had. Last year, we spent the season in a whirlwind because we knew it was our last in the states for awhile. We attended all of the parties, went to many different light shows, saw all …
We’ll admit, the Balkan countries were not high on our list for a visit. Croatia is an up and coming location for tourism, especially the beaches. But Zagreb? Why Zagreb? This past fall, some friends of ours were interested in visiting the Christmas Markets of Zagreb since they were voted best Christmas Market in 2016, …
The Duomo to the Uffizi Florence has been a dream trip for the both of us for several different reasons. Beth is an art history lover and I am a renaissance fan, so this city was a perfect destination, especially since we were meeting friends there. We spent 5 days in the fair city, each …