We are writing this from a small village in the North of Portugal, in the middle of our road trip of discovery! Our trip started in the...

When we moved to Portugal in July 2021, we didn't really have a proper summer holiday because we were taking our time to settle into our...

Now that August has come to an end and we embrace the month of September, we have been reflecting on our first full summer season living...

Before we moved to Portugal we were rarely in the country in August, so this year was one of the first experiences we have had of 'Banho...

If you have ever visited Portugal you will know how important food is to the locals! Lunch here is rarely just a sandwich on the hop as...

Mainland Portugal is experiencing a drought that the authorities are calling the worst in the last 100 years, with almost the entire...

This week marks twelve months since we made the move to Portugal. We can't quite believe how quickly that time has flown, and it's hard...

Portugal's Algarve coast is a wonderful destination for those seeking some of the best beaches in Southern Europe, but it also offers...

One of the things you have to think about when you move to a new country is that you are making the decision to leave family and friends...

In the last few weeks we have had some unbelievably hot weather. Many of you may have read the terrible stories in the news about the...

Ever since I first starting coming to Portugal as a little girl I can remember being fascinated with the weathered doors, and old door...

Storks used to leave Europe at the end of the summer to winter in warmer countries, and return in February. However with global warming,...

I've spent the last week or so adjusting back into life in Portugal after our little trip back to the UK, but before we revert to...

As we mentioned last week, we have spent the last few days out of Portugal for the first time in ten months! We travelled to Scotland to...

Since moving to Portugal in August 2021, I haven't left the country! Finlay has been back to Scotland a couple of times to visit family;...

For a few precious weeks of the year the Algarve is painted in blue lilac patches as the jacaranda tree comes into full bloom. This...

A few weeks ago, we mentioned that we would share our experiences of one of the most iconic things to do in Lisbon. As soon as you step...

I first came to Portugal 31 years ago on a family holiday, and I fell in love straight away! Before we made the move out here last summer...

We are all about discovering new places, and since we started our Castaway Portugal journey nine months ago, we have upped the ante, as...

Today's blog post comes with a warning - it may make your mouth water! If you've ever been to Portugal on holiday, the chances are you...