Visiting Portugal on a Budget

The 8 Cheapest European Cities to Visit on a Budget 2021

Europe represents a compelling blend of vibrant culture, striking landscape and rich history on the one hand and a money-guzzling beast on the other. Sadly, European city breaks are far from renowned...

Cockburn’s Port Lodge – A Journey Through Time and Flavor

My husband and I enjoy a glass of port now and then, but we had never visited a port house or done a port tasting and guided tour in Portugal. We decided it was time to remedy that. If you're a wine...

Spending Time in the Palácio do Freixo in Porto, Portugal

Facing the banks of the Douro River, the Palácio do Freixo is a national monument that tastefully combines the modern comforts of a 5-star hotel with the elaborate grandeur and detail of...

Buddha Eden Garden in Portugal

The Buddha Eden Garden, is categorized as “wine tourism” and is located on the Quinta dos Loridos wine estate, about a 15-minute drive from Óbidos, Portugal in Bombarral. The Quinta is...

Monsaraz, Portugal: A Medieval Village in the Alentejo

Monsaraz is a tiny medieval hilltop village located close to the border with Spain. It's located in the eastern Alentejo region of Portugal and overlooks the Alqueva Lake with vast and...

Harvesting Season in Douro Valley

The harvest in the Douro Valley is an excellent way to live one of the highest moments to local people – it's time to pick the grapes. You can join a local family and participate in their work. Or...