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From Lisbon with love
A few weeks ago we mentioned that we had enjoyed a weekend away in Lisbon, and we decided it was time to finally share some of our photos...
May 3, 2022


The perfect recipe for cycling
"It's the unknown around the corner that turns my wheels" - that quote sums up what has kept my passion for cycling throughout my life....
Apr 26, 2022


Easter in Portugal
We always love Easter - the first bank holiday of the year, and you know that summer is just around the corner. It certainly felt like...
Apr 19, 2022


Dogs of Portugal
It is said that it's a dog's life, and if that dog happens to live in Portugal then we believe it's a pretty good life indeed! Furry...
Apr 12, 2022


A change of scenery
We are lucky enough to live in a place we adore. We dreamt of making the move to Portugal for so long, and say to each other on a weekly...
Apr 5, 2022


A trip to sunny Scotland
I've just returned from a little trip back to Scotland to pick up a new bike! Naturally I took some time out while I was there to go out...
Mar 29, 2022


United with Ukraine
We're sure you'll agree that it's hard to comprehend that the horrific images we've all seen on our television screens in recent weeks...
Mar 22, 2022


The rest stop
As we discover more and more of our new country, we came across something that we think is lovely. In almost every village you go to,...
Mar 15, 2022


Portugal's Drought
It has been so refreshing for us to spend winter in a dry country after many years in the rainy city of Manchester, but it's not all good...
Mar 8, 2022


Viewing the Volta!
We have been excited about the Volta ao Algarve since we arrived in Portugal. For those who are not cycling enthusiasts and may not be...
Feb 22, 2022


Six months in Portuguese paradise
It is said that time flies when you are having fun - and we couldn't agree more. Somehow, it is a whole six months since we arrived on...
Feb 15, 2022


Flowers in February
Back in the UK, one of our favourite moments of the year was when our cherry blossom tree in the garden started to bloom. It felt like...
Feb 8, 2022


Simple pleasures
Sometimes it's a beautiful view.....sometimes it's a pastel de nata.....or it could just be the sun shining on our faces. We all have...
Feb 1, 2022


Algarve black gold
Anyone who has visited Portugal will know that the country is home to a huge variety of delicious local food. Everything from fresh...
Jan 25, 2022


2022 - the year travelling returns?
Making the decision to move to a new country is an exciting but daunting one, and moving during a global pandemic adds another element of...
Jan 18, 2022


Life on two wheels
There is no doubt, cycling is in my blood. As a kid, I much preferred being on my bike than walking or sitting in a classroom at school!...
Jan 11, 2022


2022....bring it on!
Firstly, Team Castaway would like to wish you a very Happy New Year! What are your hopes for 2022? Whatever they are, we hope you make...
Jan 4, 2022


Colours of Portugal
One of the things we love the most are the vivid colours that you see in everyday life out here in Portugal. Whether it be the white...
Dec 28, 2021


First festive season living in Portugal
This time last year, we were working our bottoms off in the UK. We were cold, and a bit depressed with the dark nights and rubbish...
Dec 21, 2021


Head for heights
One of the best ways to while away a few hours in the Winter in the Algarve is to head for a long walk on a sunny day. You can't beat a...
Dec 14, 2021
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