In the last two weeks, you may have read that Portugal has been grappling with devastating wildfires, a recurring problem exacerbated by...

We have just returned from an exhilarating road trip through the stunning Douro Valley, where terraced vineyards cascade down hillsides...

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...

Last week, we had our third experience of one of our favourite local traditions, "Banho 29." It is a charming and unique tradition, held...

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...

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...

Exactly three years ago today, we traded Scotland's misty shores for Portugal's sun-drenched landscapes. What started as a dream to...

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...

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...

As the summer sun stretches its warm embrace over Portugal, a curious phenomenon sweeps across the Algarve. Locals brace themselves;...

Last weekend, we enjoyed one of our favourite events of the year, Algarve Classic Cars. It was the 31st edition of this prestigious...

If you have never been in Portugal during an international football tournament, then you may not be aware, but football is like a...

Perched on top of a hill overlooking the quaint town of Tavira in Portugal's Algarve region stands the Castelo de Tavira - an ancient...

For many, Summer Solstice, is a spiritural and cultural event. While it is the same for many people here in Portugal, it also officially...

We have just returned from a fantastic trip to Edinburgh – not only Scotland's capital city, but also our place of birth. Our work...

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...

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...

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...

Nestled in the heart of the Alentejo region, Alandroal is a pretty town steeped in history that dates back centuries. We visited purely...

In Portugal, spring unveils a spectacle like no other as the vibrant purple blooms of jacaranda trees blanket the streets in a...