Out of office!
So, here we are, with our annual ´out-of-office´ blog post to proudly declare our absence to the world! This year, we are starting our...
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- Sep 3
Banho 29 - the highlight of the summer!
Last week, we had our third experience of one of our favourite local traditions, "Banho 29." It is a charming and unique tradition, held...
- Aug 27
Discovering Moura´s beauty on a bike!
Recently, I went on a solo cycling trip to Moura, in the heart of Portugal´s Alentejo. I love getting away for a few days, and exploring...
- Aug 20
Champagne celebrations
After three incredible years of living in the Algarve (as you will have learned if you read last week's blog post ), we wanted to make...
- Aug 13
Three years in Portugal!
Exactly three years ago today, we traded Scotland's misty shores for Portugal's sun-drenched landscapes. What started as a dream to...
- Aug 6
A Surreal Journey with Salvador Dali in Lisbon
You may have come across a new style of art exhibition on social media which has been taking major cities around the world by storm. We...
- Jul 30
Tour guiding for best buddies!
I recently had one of my oldest, most precious friends here to stay with me in Lagos. I always find it an absolute delight to have catch...
- Jul 23
The great migration!
As the summer sun stretches its warm embrace over Portugal, a curious phenomenon sweeps across the Algarve. Locals brace themselves;...
- Jul 16
Algarve Classic Cars: A vintage extravaganza in historic Lagos
Last weekend, we enjoyed one of our favourite events of the year, Algarve Classic Cars. It was the 31st edition of this prestigious...
- Jul 9
Euro 2024 Fever!
If you have never been in Portugal during an international football tournament, then you may not be aware, but football is like a...
- Jul 2
Exploring the gardens of the Castelo de Tavira
Perched on top of a hill overlooking the quaint town of Tavira in Portugal's Algarve region stands the Castelo de Tavira - an ancient...
- Jun 25
The summer switch is on!
For many, Summer Solstice, is a spiritural and cultural event. While it is the same for many people here in Portugal, it also officially...
- Jun 18
Casting away to Scotland!
We have just returned from a fantastic trip to Edinburgh – not only Scotland's capital city, but also our place of birth. Our work...
- Jun 11
The best road sign ever?
As you know we are big fans of road trips; and on our most recent travels, we saw the best road sign we think we will ever see! The image...
- Jun 4
Vines as far as the eye can see!
If you are a frequent visitor to Portugal, you are likely to have tasted a wine that has been produced at Esporão. During a recent trip...
- May 28
Strolling along Lisbon's waterfront
Anyone who has been to Lisbon will have seen the Tagus River. It is so wide that some tourists mistake it for the sea, and it does meet...
- May 21
Discovering soup & a castle in Alandroal!
Nestled in the heart of the Alentejo region, Alandroal is a pretty town steeped in history that dates back centuries. We visited purely...
- May 14
The magnificent Jacaranda trees
In Portugal, spring unveils a spectacle like no other as the vibrant purple blooms of jacaranda trees blanket the streets in a...
- May 7
Terrific Tavira
Most of you will know that our favourite spots in the Algarve are on the Western side of the region, but that´s not to say we don´t enjoy...
- Apr 30
Unexpected discoveries
Even after more than 30 years of travelling across Portugal; and living here for almost 3 years, there are still delightful surprises...
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