The village of Barão de São João is a small sleepy village- but it just so happens to be full of surprises! On a recent visit, we...

No trip to the Douro Valley is truly complete without taking to its waters, and our two-hour boat journey from Pinhão proved just that....

One minute, we were huddled under umbrellas, watching the rain fill up the barragens (reservoirs) like a kid getting carried away with a...

Last weekend we enjoyed a grand adventure in Lagos at the Festival of the Discoveries. For a few days, the streets of Lagos were...

After a quick getaway from Portugal, we just returned from a few wonderful days in our home city of Edinburgh. There’s something...

Every year, close to April 25th, we like to mark the moment on our blog as it is a hugely important moment for Portugal. Each year, the...

Easter in Portugal is a mix of deep-rooted tradition, lively celebrations, and, let’s be honest, a whole lot of delicious food. It’s like...

We believe no trip to the Western Algarve is complete without a trip to Cape St. Vincent. If you don't know, the Cape is the most...

As it´s the first of April, we were tempted to say that we had decided to move back to the UK.....however we thought no one would believe...

Lamego is a beautiful gem nestled in the stunning Douro Valley. We’ve mentioned this charming city on our blog before, but we thought it...

Something pretty unusual has been happening in the Algarve lately—rain! And not just a drizzle here and there, but proper,...

As Winter is now a distant memory, Spring sees the Algarve transform into a breathtaking spectacle of colour. One of the first signs of...

The thrill of putting on our first out-of-office notice for 2025 last week was the perfect way to kick off this year of travels. While...

The 2025 Volta ao Algarve is of the highlights of the cycling calendar for us, especially as the first stage normally ends in Lagos with...

Tucked into the Douro region of Portugal, the town of Lamego is home to one of the country’s most remarkable architectural and spiritual...

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love is in the air, but our hearts already belong—to Portugal! It’s a love affair unlike any...

Everyone needs a change of scenery every now and then, and recently we hopped across the border to the charming spanish town of Ayamonte....

Castro Marim is a historic town in the Algarve, known for its medieval castle and scenic views over the Guadiana River, which borders...

The Algarve is famous for its almost year-round sunshine, but this week has seen the first significant rain of the year arrive. Finally,...

Nestled in the Algarve, the municipality of Aljezur is famed for its charm, stunning coastline, and, as we discovered, a passionate...