December 31, 2022
Wow, what a year we have experienced! Time has flown by at lightning speed and I can’t believe that...
Celebrations
December 28, 2022
I love Christmastime in Portugal as it’s such a calm and relaxing celebration. It’s a refreshing change and so...
December 20, 2022
- Baloiço Celebrations Christmas Christmas Village Festivals Gastronomy Historic Portuguese Village Mountain Region Nativity Scene Nature Portugal Presépio Religious Celebration Serra da Estrela Swings of Portugal Tourist attraction
Cabeça is one of my favourite local historical mountain schist villages in Serra da Estrela. At Christmas time the...
December 19, 2022
- Castelo Mágico Castle Celebrations Christmas Christmas theme park Leisure & recreation Montemor-O-Velho Portugal Tourist attraction
We had so much fun at the amazing Perlim Christmas theme park that I booked tickets for a similar...
December 8, 2022
- Castelo de Santa Maria da Feira Castle Celebrations Christmas Christmas theme park Leisure & recreation Perlim Portugal Tourist attraction
Perlim is one of the largest and most unique Christmas theme parks in the country. The project was born...
November 10, 2022
- Castle Celebrations Chestnut Festival Chestnuts Entertainment Festa da Castanha Festa da Castanha Aldeia de Montanha de Folgosinho Festivals Gastronomy Geopark Historic Portuguese Village Leisure & recreation Mountain Region Natural Park Nature Portugal Portuguese cake Serra da Estrela Tourist attraction
Autumn is a very special and magical season in Portugal. I LOVE this time of year as it’s chestnut...
November 9, 2022
- Celebrations Feira dos Santos Festivals Gastronomy Leisure & recreation Markets Portugal Portuguese cake Tourist attraction Wine tasting experience
Feira dos Santos is a cultural centenary event located in Mangulade which welcomes thousands of visitors each year. It...
October 10, 2022
- Alva Beer Fest 2022 Beer Festival Celebrations Côja Festivals Leisure & recreation Portugal Tourist attraction
We attended our first ever Beer Fest in Portugal and it was awesome! The best part was that it...
October 6, 2022
- Águeda Alice in Wonderland Alice Magical Garden Baloiço Botanical Garden Botanical Garden in Porto Castle Celebrations City Park Coimbra Daughter's Summer Visit 2022 Family Festivals Figueira da Foz Jardim Botânico do Porto Leisure & recreation Monsanto Nature Nazaré Pets Photo gallery Poço Azul Poço Negro Porto Portugal River Beach Schist Village Sortelha Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Boarding Swings of Portugal Tourist attraction Umbrella Sky Project Waterfall
If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram you will know the nightmare we had this year renewing my...
October 4, 2022
- Canas de Senhorim Celebrations Festivals Gastronomy Historic Portuguese Village Medieval Fair Portugal Tourist attraction
We enjoyed the Côja Medieval Fair so much that we decided to attend another one. I am addicted to...
September 26, 2022
- Celebrations Côja Festivals Gastronomy Historic Portuguese Village Medieval Fair Portugal Tourist attraction
We have had so much fun attending all the local festivals and fairs. Most of the wonderful fiestas run...
July 13, 2022
- AgitÁgueda Águeda Baloiço Celebrations City Park City tour Leisure & recreation Portugal Self guided walking tour Sky art Swings of Portugal Tourist attraction Umbrella Sky Project Urban art
We should have been collecting my daughter from Porto airport on the 5th July for her 2 week stay...
June 21, 2022
- Baloiço Castle Celebrations Coastal beach Family Figueira da Foz Gastronomy Leisure & recreation Montemor-O-Velho Mountain Region Nature Portugal Portuguese cake Swings of Portugal Tourist attraction
I planned an awesome fun and chilled day trip to the coast to celebrate U.K Fathers Day, Our 1st...
May 31, 2022
I have a very sweet tooth and I LOVE Portuguese cakes. Unfortunately the feeling is not mutual as my...
April 11, 2022
- Baloiço Castle Celebrations Historic Portuguese Village Leisure & recreation Megalithic Monuments Miradouro (Viewpoint) Mountain Region Museu do Pão Nature Portugal Religious Tourist Attraction Roman ruins Schist Village Self guided walking tour Sortelha Swings of Portugal Tourist attraction
I planned a romantic getaway (day trip) to Sortelha to celebrate our 7th Wedding Anniversary. Sortelha has been a...
March 6, 2022
- Bridges Castle Celebrations City Park City tour Covilhã Historic Portuguese Village Lakes and Lagoons Leisure & recreation Megalithic Monuments Miradouro (Viewpoint) Mountain Region Museum Nature Portugal Religious Tourist Attraction Roman ruins Self guided walking tour Swings of Portugal Tourist attraction Urban art
I love it when my birthday falls on a weekend and hubby is off work so we can celebrate...
March 1, 2022
For me personally a special time of reflection, prayer and to give thanks to the traditions I celebrate. Confession...
February 20, 2022
I’m not the biggest fan of Valentine’s Day. I prefer to celebrate birthdays as a birthday is your own...
December 31, 2021
Today is New Year’s Eve and our 2 year milestone, gosh time flies when you’re having fun. 2 years...
December 29, 2021
- Baloiço Celebrations Christmas Christmas Village Gastronomy Historic Portuguese Village Mountain Region Nativity Scene Nature Art Portugal Presépio Religious Celebration Religious Tourist Attraction Schist Village Swings of Portugal Tourist attraction
Upon a friend’s recommendation we took a day trip to the captivating and unique Christmas village of Cabeça, Seia...
December 21, 2021
- Águeda Celebrations Christmas City Park City tour Portugal Tourist attraction Umbrella Sky Project Urban art Worlds Biggest Santa
I had originally planned to visit Águeda on Christmas Eve but the weather forecast for the Christmas week is...
November 17, 2021
Today is a great day, we received our first egg! I’m a newbie chicken momma and I’ve never kept...
October 27, 2021
- Bridges Celebrations Forest Health & Wellbeing Hiking trail Insects/Wildlife Leisure & recreation Mountain Region Museu do Pão Natural Park Nature Portugal River Beach Tourist attraction Waterfall
We live very close to the wonderful Serra da Estrela natural park and it only takes 1 hour to...
October 26, 2021
- Bridges Celebrations Forest Health & Wellbeing Hiking trail Leisure & recreation Mountain Region Nature Portugal Roman ruins Tourist attraction Waterfall
I decided to plan an epic day trip for my hubby’s birthday. His employer gives everyone their birthday off...
October 4, 2021
Hooray, we have 4 new additions to the Casa Valhal homestead: Helen’s Happy Hens! Although technically they are called...
August 30, 2021
Happy 19th Birthday to my gorgeous daughter Teanna. Here you are on your birthdays 0-19 blowing out the candles...
June 14, 2021
Look who has just arrived in Portugal! I am beyond excited that my daughter Teanna got to visit this...
April 6, 2021
I thought that I would start another post for 2021 as my weight loss journey did not really happen...
April 3, 2021
I decided it was about time that hubby the Casa Valhal chef cooked a traditional Portuguese recipe for our...
February 20, 2021
6 years ago today my amazing mum passed away at the age of 66. I lost my hero and...
February 16, 2021
Today is not only Shrove Tuesday but also Carnival Day in Portugal so we are celebrating with Gluten Free...
December 31, 2020
Today is New Year’s eve and our 12 month milestone. It is really weird to think that we have...
December 27, 2020
My family Christmas was cancelled just hours before my children were to board the plane from Bristol to Porto....
December 13, 2020
Celebrating a Covid Christmas This is going to be our first Christmas in Portugal. Easyjet cancelled so many of...
December 8, 2020
