Food in Portugal

"Illegal" Chinese Restaurants in Lisbon - Are They??!!

Having only been in Lisbon 3 days a classmate from language school suggested we head to a place he had been to. He told us in Lisbon there was such a thing as an ‘illegal Chinese...

Visiting Lisbon During a Global Pandemic (Coronavirus/COVID-19)

Just to start with a disclaimer - these are all personal opinions of ours based on our time in Lisbon and August 2020. We had already delayed moving to Portugal from April 2020 and only in August...

Fragrance of Porto

If you want to travel, this is a great destination for a vacation. Here are some tips and tricks about Porto. Portugal's UNESCO city, where the wine flows and the colorful buildings shine in the...

1 Week in The Azores (São Miguel Island) Beyond Amazing

This much nature is exhausting, but good for the soul. The compact archipelago of the Azores, specks of land in the middle of the Atlantic some 1,500km off the coast of Portugal, first appeared on...

Best Viewpoints (Miradouros) in Lisbon

Nothing beats seeing the city from above and in Lisbon, thanks to its hilly structure, we are lucky enough to enjoy quite a few of the scenic viewpoints! They are popular both with tourists and...

A Guide to a Road Trip Through South Portugal

The South of Portugal has a lot to offer: wide stretched beaches, beautiful lagoon caves and freshly grilled seafood. After living in Lisbon for almost a year, I finally took the leap and went on a...