Nestled in the valleys of the rivers Alcoa and Baça, the city of Alcobaça is a quiet treasure in central Portugal, about 100 kilometers north of Lisbon. It’s best known for the magnificent Monastery of Alcobaça, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but this medieval town has much more to offer than its famous landmark. Between its wine …
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Lisbon, or Lisboa, is one of the oldest cities in Europe and is steeped in history, coastal beauty, delicious cuisine, and a mild climate, which makes it the perfect place to explore in Europe. Plus, compared to other major European capitals, Lisbon offers exceptional value for accommodation, food, and attractions, and the relaxed, laid-back Portuguese …
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Whenever someone visits us here in Portugal, we can’t help but take them to Óbidos. It’s one of those places we just have to share. Óbidos sits right outside of Caldas da Rainha about an hour from Lisbon and it is easily one of Portugal’s most beautiful destinations. The medieval walls, the winding cobblestone streets, …
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 unfamiliar with the cobblestones, stairs, and many hills might find themselves spending more time handling luggage than enjoying their …
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Before moving to Portugal, Halloween was my favorite time of year. Six weeks in advance, we’d start decorating every corner of the house—pumpkins on the windowsills, lights strung around every room, and crates of decorations brought down from the attic. Weekends were filled with stringing lights outside, hunting for the perfect haunted house, or wandering through …
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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In case you haven’t heard, we sold everything, moved and are now living in Portugal! We loved it so much that we decided to sell everything and move. But since we’ve been here, the blog has sort of been on hold. But we’re back!! And we are back with a podcast! Wondering Works for us …
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We might have been on Portuguese TV this weekend. But will probably never know. It was a big weekend in Serra d’El Rei. This July marks the 20th anniversary of our parish reaching village status. Our mayor or more accurately called the President the Council, has planned many parties and events to commemorate the event. …
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Caldas da Rainha is a beautiful city in Portugal. It is not one of those that many people flock to on vacation, but it does offer beautiful parks, great architecture and very unique ceramics. Caldas is known for a few things though. The town translates to the Queen’s Bath since it holds the hot springs …
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