November is when autumn really starts to show itself in Portugal. The leaves have turned, Lisbon’s pavements are scattered with yellow and brown, and the roasted chestnut carts start appearing on street corners — always one of those little signs that Christmas is around the corner. I’ve lived in Portugal for close to ten years…
Most visitors to Portugal order a glass of wine at lunch or dinner and call it a day on the drinks front. That’s a mistake. Portugal makes some of the most interesting wines, fortified wines, liqueurs and spirits in Europe, and almost none of them get talked about enough outside the country. After nearly nine…
I’m Portuguese by heritage, and it took me until I was 32 to finally visit Portugal. I came for three weeks in 2016, with a plan to explore Lisbon, Évora and the Algarve. I wanted to explore and experience the country my family came from, eat the food I’d grown up with, and understand what…
A selection of the best hidden gems in Lisbon, Portugal I often see posts claiming to describe top Lisbon hidden gems, but more often than not, they simply aren’t that hidden at all! Having called Lisbon my home for just over 3 years now, I’ve had the privilege to get to truly explore the city…
Travel from Lisbon to Coimbra, Portugal – Complete Transport Guide Wondering how to get from Lisbon to Coimbra in Central Portugal? Then look no further. In this guide I’ll outline the best way to travel to Coimbra from Lisbon. If you’re planning a visit to Portugal and looking to break your trip between north and…
How to get from Porto to Braga – Travel Guide Are you planning a day trip from Porto to Braga anytime soon? Braga, the third largest city in Portugal and the capital of the Minho region is located in the northern part of the country and situated only around an hour from Porto. The city…
How to get from Porto to Guimaraes When we first moved to Portugal, we decided to base ourselves in Porto for a two week stay in order to really get to discover what the beautiful north has to offer. Not only did we get to explore the city itself, but we also embarked on a…
20 Incredible views, Lisbon viewpoints and rooftop bars to enjoy! Lisbon has definitely become the talk of the town and everyone who’s everyone wants to visit if they haven’t already! A gorgeous city, wonderful weather, great food and warm and very friendly people, it’s no wonder that almost anyone visiting instantly falls head over heels…
Travel from Lisbon to Porto, Portugal – Transport Guide Portugal has been on everyone’s lips in recent years. With the country winning numerous top World Travel Awards, several years running, tourism has experienced somewhat of a boom. Understandably so too! Blessed with glorious sunshine, beautiful nature & beaches, warm & friendly people, amazing food as…
The complete Aveiro to Porto Transport Guide Aveiro, situated around an hour south of Porto is a popular holiday destination for both tourists and Portuguese locals alike. The city has been nicknamed as the “Venice of Portugal” by some, mainly due to its lake and touristy gondola rides. But for me it’s the city itself…
