Ultimate Porto Gay Travel Guide When planning a holiday to Portugal, many LGBTQ travellers may immediately think that Lisbon is to the go-to place when it comes to planning any gay Portugal travel trips. But I’m here today to tell you that you should definitely not discount the beautiful and grandiose city of Porto in…
27 Stunning Palace and Manor House Hotels you can stay in, in Portugal Whilst travelling throughout Europe, I’ve always been intrigued by the royal history and heritage of the different European countries. We’ve loved exploring different Palaces and Castles across the continent, and I’ve often wondered what it must’ve been like to live in these…
A complete guide to spending Christmas in Portugal Having lived most my life in the southern hemisphere and being more accustomed to a warm and sunny festive season, I had often dreamt as a child of experiencing the magic and wonder of Christmas in Europe. But, let’s be honest, when most people think of Christmastime…
Vilamoura isn’t your typical Algarve resort. It’s the closest thing southern Portugal has to Monaco — a planned marina town built around what’s now the largest yachting harbour in the country, a cluster of championship golf courses, and one of the most photographed beaches in the world. As someone who lives a couple of hours…
Gay Travel – Lisbon Gay Guide When you think of top European Gay travel destinations, you wouldn’t normally consider Portugal, instead locations such as Spain and Germany immediately spring to mind. But before deciding to move to Portugal more permanently, myself and my partner first came on holiday and it was then that I discovered…
The first time I drove the A8 out of Lisbon heading north, I was expecting more of the same coast I already knew – wide beaches, a few surfers, the usual whitewashed villages. Soon however, the road starts to peels inland and you start passing things that don’t quite fit that picture at all. A…
How to travel from Lisbon to Évora On our first trip to Portugal we somehow decided on visiting the historic & medieval city of Évora, the capital of the Alentejo region in Portugal. Not that we knew much about the city itself, but it was a good stopping point on our planned route. And oh…
Top Things to do in Porto, Portugal! On a recent trip to Porto I was once again reminded why this city, Portugal’s 2nd largest, has such a special place in my heart. This northern Portuguese city is full of delights and surprises with something new to see and explore around every corner! That’s why I…
How to get from Lisbon to Cascais, Portugal Referring to Cascais as the Monte Carlo of Portugal may well be a tad indulgent, but this stunning coastline with its glorious beaches, imposing mansions and beautiful seaside towns and villages, is nevertheless regarded as the Portuguese Riviera. Cascais certainly has a flair and elegance to it…
Discover the stunning and best beaches in Lagos, Portugal. From the dramatic cliffs of Praia Dona Ana to the expansive sands of Meia Praia, in this post you’ll find your perfect sun-soaked escape in the Algarve. Lagos, situated in southern Portugal, was our very first introduction to the stunning coastlines and beaches that make up…
