🇬🇧 Since very young, Carnival has been part of my life. As a child, every year I would participate with my school in the parade wearing different costumes. Then as, a youngster, I would check the parades in my hometown, …
🇬🇧 Trujillo – locked in a beautiful castle // 🇵🇹 Trujillo – trancados num bonito castelo
Buçaco, a green treasure to be found and a taste of Luso // 🇵🇹 Buçaco, um tesouro verde a ser encontrado e sabores do Luso
🇬🇧 I believe I have already mentioned in an earlier post, my “problem” with the cold (that probably got worse after living in a tropical country for several years). Yes, it is sometimes (by sometimes I mean always :D) …
Aveiro and Saint Gonçalinho // Aveiro e o São Gonçalinho
🇬🇧 Aveiro is always a nice city to visit, any time of the year. The Portuguese Venice and Portuguese capital of art nouveau is a feel-good place with the lagoon channels, the traditional “moliceiro” boats, the delicious “ovos moles” and …
Quinta dos Machados and a romantic escape // Quinta dos Machados e uma escapadinha romântica
Dreaming about a get away from all the rush, and Christmas still seems so far away? Or, already planning some little retreats for the New Year that is just around the corner? This week we have an amusing suggestion for …
Trebilhadouro, a swim and a plate of food in Vale de Cambra // Trebilhadouro, um mergulho e um prato delicioso em Vale de Cambra
Grey sky, heavy rain and heavy winds have been the most common thing the last few days. You can feel Winter taking over Autumn, and you start missing a warm breeze or a walk in warm rays of sun. Let …
Food experiences around Ortigia and Syracuse // Experiências gastronómicas por Ortigia e Siracusa
Italian food is famous worldwide, and for me, that is due to very little but huge details: local ingredients, seasonal ingredients, fresh ingredients, ingredients full of flavour and “making it simple”! On this post, I will tell you about some …
Cascais, a pearl close to Lisbon // Cascais, uma pérola perto de Lisboa
A Park at Ul (Oliveira de Azeméis) and celebrating traditions // Um Parque em Ul e a celebração de tradições
For us, it was not the first time at the Mills Theme Park in Ul, we had been there last Winter. It was a nice surprise discovering that this place is close to where we live, and that even …
São Miguel (Part IV) – Furnas and lakes // As furnas e as lagoas
One of the best well-known areas of São Miguel is Furnas and we will tell you what is fascinating about it. We will also take you on a trip to some of the beautiful lakes on the Island. Keep …