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Piódão: A Hidden Village in Portugal
Piódão: A Hidden Village in Portugal
In the middle of Serra do Açor, far from the big cities, you’ll find Piódãm, one of the most beautiful villages in Portugal. Piódão is a quiet place with stone... Read more...
How to spend one day in Lisbon
How to spend one day in Lisbon
A coffee, a museum with a garden, a beach and a tasca If you have a day like this, I am sure you will be happy! Read more...
One of Portugal’s Most Beautiful Villages, Just an Hour from Lisbon
One of Portugal’s Most Beautiful Villages, Just an Hour from Lisbon
Óbidos is one of those places that feels like stepping into another time. Its history goes back to the Romans, but it gained real importance when it was taken from... Read more...
Google Maps Travel Pack for Portugal
Google Maps Travel Pack for Portugal
Hi, I created a Google Maps travel pack for Portugal. It includes 7 exclusive Google Maps lists for Portugal, plus 7 for Lisbon and 5 for Porto, all organised by... Read more...
Nazaré: Portugal’s Most Iconic Beach Town
Nazaré: Portugal’s Most Iconic Beach Town
About 1 hour and 30 minutes from Lisbon, Nazaré is one of the most fascinating towns on the Portuguese coast. It’s famous for its giant waves, old fishing traditions, and... Read more...
The Portuguese Breakfast (at a local pastry café)
The Portuguese Breakfast (at a local pastry café)
In my opinion, every trip should start with a proper breakfast. And if you're thinking of to a typical Portuguese pastry café (what we call a “pastelaria”), it helps to... Read more...
Carvoeiro, Algarve: cliffs, caves and an amazing coastal walk
Carvoeiro, Algarve: cliffs, caves and an amazing coastal walk
Carvoeiro is in Lagoa, in the central Algarve, between Albufeira and Lagos. It grew from a small fishing village around a sheltered beach. That layout is still clear today: a... Read more...
Lisbon's National Coach Museum
Lisbon's National Coach Museum
Yesterday I revisited the Museu Nacional dos Coches (National Coach Museum) in Belém, one of the best areas to explore in Lisbon. This museum has one of the most important... Read more...
ÉVORA: One of the Best Day Trips from Lisbon
ÉVORA: One of the Best Day Trips from Lisbon
Just 1h30 from Lisbon, Évora is a beautiful city in the Alentejo region, full of history, good food, and peaceful streets. It’s the perfect place to slow down and discover... Read more...
Did you know that my travel guides include curated Google Maps lists?
Did you know that my travel guides include curated Google Maps lists?
My digital travel guides for Lisbon and Porto come with a detailed PDF that helps you understand and enjoy the city in a simple and practical way. Inside the guide... Read more...
Tomar: One of the Best Day Trips from Lisbon
Tomar: One of the Best Day Trips from Lisbon
Tomar is a small town in central Portugal, about 1.5 hours from Lisbon. It was founded in the 12th century by the Knights Templar, and their mark is still all... Read more...
Lisbon without the crowds: 7 places i recommend
Lisbon without the crowds: 7 places i recommend
Lisbon is one of Europe's most visited cities, and the crowds show. If you want to skip the queues and explore at your own pace, these are my recommendations.   Read more...