February 22, 2023
We had a blast celebrating Shrove Tuesday and Carnival, what a wonderful double celebration. A day of confession and...
Celebrations
February 16, 2023
If I’m honest, I am not a massive fan of Valentine’s Day. I don’t think we should be pressured...
December 31, 2022
Wow, what a year we have experienced! Time has flown by at lightning speed and I can’t believe that...
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...