Finally the Portuguese Summer heatwave temperatures reduced to around 30 degrees instead of 40’s so we decided to embark...
We really enjoyed the PR3 TBU trail so decided to embark on another local delight: PR2 TBU Caminho do...
We treated ourselves to a wonderful Sunday Funday trip to Poça da Broca and Praia Fluvial de Loriga. These...
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...
We are now entering our 3rd year of growing flowers, fruit and veg at our little Casa Valhal garden....
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...
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...
I can’t believe that this is my 3rd “From Seed to Feed” post! Well here we are another year...
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...
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 so very lucky to only live so close to Serra da Estrela and we can reach the...
We are always searching out new places to paddle board and I found this perfect Lagoon (Lagoa da Vela)...
In early August we took a lovely drive to the beautiful Pateira de Fermentelos to paddle board on the...
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...
I am beyond excited to share our 5 day road trip with you all. Our long awaited trip to...
Kayaking in Portugal has been on my bucket list for some time now. We kayaked last year in the...
My absolute favourite pastime in summer is to visit one of the many river beaches in Portugal. I love...
I spent a lot of time planning my daughter’s 8 weeks visit and I wanted to find a variety...
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...
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...
I decided to start a new gardening post (From seed to feed) for 2021. If you have read my...
Park Life On a recent trip to Coimbra we discovered two wonderful city parks. Parque Manuel Braga is a...
Mission and History of the Botanical Garden The Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra, founded in 1772 by...
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...
We have a gigantic fig tree in our garden and we have no clue how to look after figs...
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...
I have heard so many wonderful things about the Douro Valley and I was not disappointed, it really is...
Agroal river beach is located on the Rio Nabão, in Formigais, Ourem. We call it ‘Egg Roll’ river beach...
Poço da Broca waterfall and river beach is located on the Alvôco riverside, in the village of Barriosa, in...
Peneda-Gerês National Park is located in the North West of Portugal near to the Spanish boarder and is known...
Loriga river beach is located in the Loriga Glacier Valley, Seia, Serra de Estrela. It is the only river...
Serra Da Estrela Natural Park Serra da Estrela is one of the greenest regions in Portugal. It has an...
Foz d’Egua river beach I was very excited to visit Foz d’Égua river beach as it appears high on...
The enchanted forest Mata da Margaraça is a spectacular forest and one of the most notable deciduous forests in...
Avô river beach is located in Ilha do Picoto, Avô, a small idyllic mountain village located close to Oliveira...
Côja river beach is our nearest river beach and less than a 10 min drive from our casa. It...
Portugal has over 200 river beaches and I am keen to explore as many as I can. Some river...
You may have read my post on bugs, bites and going slightly bonkers. Well I am still getting bitten...
Central Portugal has over 200 river beaches and our nearest one is located in Côja. Just a bit further...
After our successful visit to Piódão (minus the car drama) we decided to explore some more local attractions. Fraga...
We have been here for 5 months now and considering I am out in the garden most days I...
We have started growing a lot of fruit and vegetables in our garden and I thought it would be...
Almost on a daily basis I am discovering a new creature in our garden so I thought I would...
You may be aware by now that we had the most sweetest brush with nature recently. This is only...
Exposure to nature not only makes me feel better emotionally, it contributes to my physical wellbeing. Portugal’s nature is incredible and you...