We enjoyed a lovely hike recently in Serra da Lousã so we decided to return to the nearby municipality...
Finally the Portuguese Summer heatwave temperatures reduced to around 30 degrees instead of 40’s so we decided to embark...
I had an absolute nightmare obtaining my CESD. I cannot begin to tell you how happy I am to...
I had to source a private Physiotherapist here in Portugal due to the fact that I am a total...
We really enjoyed the PR3 TBU trail so decided to embark on another local delight: PR2 TBU Caminho do...
May Day/Labour Day = A well deserved day off work for hubby so we embarked on an awesome nature hike:...
To celebrate our 8 year wedding anniversary I planned an awesome day trip to Castro Daire. We embarked on...
2023 is a whole new year to focus on my health and fitness. You may have read my previous...
We are now entering our 3rd year of growing flowers, fruit and veg at our little Casa Valhal garden....
Wow, what a year we have experienced! Time has flown by at lightning speed and I can’t believe that...
After all our tacky Christmas theme park adventures and bright sparkling lights of Portuguese cities it’s time to get...
I recently experienced one of the most terrifying health scares of my life! Saturday 26th November was a glorious...
This might seem like a bizarre post but due to the fact that I am more than a little...
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...
Due to unforeseen circumstances (Wisdom tooth extraction drama) my private surgery had to be cancelled just 8 short days...
I meant to keep a track of all my medical (doctor, hospital and dental) appointments and relevant costs since...
Hubby is a keen cyclist and signed up for the Granfondo, Serra da Estrela which took place on 3rd...
This post is written by hubby AKA Adrian. He thought it would be good to have a post on...
I love Arouca Geopark and the enchanted Serra da Freita with endless mountain landscapes and breathtaking viewpoints. It is...
When I embarked on my weight loss plan my main aim was to get fit, healthy and live a...
Get chickens they said, it will be fun they said! It took us a while to establish why our...
I can’t believe that this is my 3rd “From Seed to Feed” post! Well here we are another year...
Today is New Year’s Eve and our 2 year milestone, gosh time flies when you’re having fun. 2 years...
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...
We decided to visit the Artisan food and craft market in Penela which is a 1hr 15min drive each...
I am over the moon to share this awesome day trip with you. After extensive research I found our...
The weather was pretty hot during Teanna’s 8 week summer visit so we didn’t embark on much hiking. To...
Day 4 of our road trip takes us to the fabulous Cascais and Ericeira with a pit stop at...
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (or SUP) is a hugely popular sport in Portugal along with kayaking and surfing. All...
I love hiking and we are spoiled for choice with so many different hiking trails in Portugal. Back in...
I absolutely love exploring natural wonders and nature reserves in Portugal so I was very excited to visit Serras...
