We visited the beautiful city of Viseu for a little retail therapy, I needed new running trainers as I...
Finally the Portuguese Summer heatwave temperatures reduced to around 30 degrees instead of 40’s so we decided to embark...
I have been eagerly and patiently awaiting the final completion of the Passadiços do Mondego (Mondego Walkway), located in...
All Saints’ Day fell on a Tuesday this year and hubby had a well deserved day off work so...
Now that I am over the worst of my tooth drama I decided to make the most out of...
When the weather is predicted to be a scorching 40 degrees there is only one place to be and...
I love Arouca Geopark and the enchanted Serra da Freita with endless mountain landscapes and breathtaking viewpoints. It is...
After a full weekend of DIY and gardening we rewarded ourselves with a Bank Holiday Monday hiking trip. A...
I really wanted to visit Monserrate Palace during our 2021 trip to Sintra but we just didn’t have enough...
Another day, another hike, this time the wonderful PR8 CDR 10 km circular Trail of Pombeira. The starting point...
Time for a change so instead of chasing more waterfalls I opted for something a little different. I discovered...
Hubby had a rare weekday off of work so we decided to chase more waterfalls. Cascata do Rio de...
What better way to cure a hangover than a hiking trip to Vale de Cambra! It is the 1st...
I had originally planned to embark on this trail on Christmas Day but the weather forecast is not looking...
We are very blessed to live so close to the Serra da Estrela Natural Park with it’s magical mountains....
We enjoyed our recent trip to Sever do Vouga so much that I decided to plan a return trip...
The weather here in Central Portugal has been very mild for November so I planned an awesome day trip...
I was super excited to venture on the amazing PR1 CRS 7.85 km circular trail which is located in...
We live very close to the wonderful Serra da Estrela natural park and it only takes 1 hour to...
I decided to plan an epic day trip for my hubby’s birthday. His employer gives everyone their birthday off...
The Paredes Waterfalls are located near to the small village of Paredes, in the municipality of Mortágua. If you...
I love exploring gorges, canyons and waterfalls so I planned a super Saturday visiting the wonderful Lousã. We love...
We decided to visit the Artisan food and craft market in Penela which is a 1hr 15min drive each...
We are always searching out new places to paddle board and I found this perfect Lagoon (Lagoa da Vela)...
The weather was pretty hot during Teanna’s 8 week summer visit so we didn’t embark on much hiking. To...
We recently visited the wonderful Quinta das Lágrimas Gardens (House of Tears). The gardens are located on the left...
I am beyond excited to share our 5 day road trip with you all. Our long awaited trip to...
I love hiking and we are spoiled for choice with so many different hiking trails in Portugal. Back in...
The Passadiços do Paiva Trailhead is located on the left bank of the Paiva River, in the municipality of Arouca, district of Aveiro. I...
On the 1st May we ventured out on our first proper day trip of 2021. I was so excited...
A Snipet of History Buçaco National Forest is an ancient, arboretum in Luso, a protected area located in Serra do...
Hubby decided to take me on a mystery tour which included a trip to Europaradise Zoological Park then onto...
This leisure zone area is located in the village of Barril de Alva, next to the bridge and on...
On Sunday afternoon I had a great idea of going on one of the official hiking routes along the...
The river beach season is coming to an end so we decided to explore one more local treasure. The...
Peneda-Gerês National Park is located in the North West of Portugal near to the Spanish boarder and is known...
Serra Da Estrela Natural Park Serra da Estrela is one of the greenest regions in Portugal. It has an...
Figueira da Foz is a city located in Coimbra and is famous for it’s stretch of beautiful golden beaches...
My daughter was only 17 when we relocated to Portugal on 31/12/19. She stayed in the U.K and moved...
The enchanted forest Mata da Margaraça is a spectacular forest and one of the most notable deciduous forests in...