Things to Do in Portugal

A Quick Guide to Belém, Portugal

If you would like to venture a little bit further out of central Lisbon, the district of Belém is a perfect getaway from a city life. It's located 7 kilometres south-west of Lisbon's centre, at...

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...

Experiences in Douro Valley

Look at four experiences you can have in Douro Valley: The walking paths are a way of accessing the fields. Apart from that, they are a window to the cycles of nature, the work and the days in the...

Lisbon LX Factory: Sunday hippie market, arts center & food

Among the many places you can visit in Lisbon, there is one which is quite hidden from the eye and not many foreigners know about. This new creative island in the ruins of a gigantic abandoned...

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...