May 16, 2023
The 12th May 2023 was a super fun, unforgettable day. I attended my first ever racing car rally as...
Leisure & recreation
May 15, 2023
- Castelo do Adriano Castle Celebrations Leisure & recreation Nature Observatório de Aves Arachnida Passadiços Portugal Praia fluvial de Vila da Ponte Religious Tourist Attraction River Beach Santuário da Senhora da Lapa Sernancelhe Tourist attraction Viseu
I always celebrate both the Portuguese and UK Mother’s Day and with the weather being so beautiful I decided...
May 4, 2023
- Arco da Moura Baloiço Health & Wellbeing Hiking trail Insects/Wildlife Leisure & recreation Megalithic Monuments Mountain Region Nature PR3 TBU River Beach Schist Village Swings of Portugal Tábua Tourist attraction Vale dos Gaios Waterfall
May Day/Labour Day = A well deserved day off work for hubby so we embarked on an awesome nature hike:...
May 3, 2023
- Coimbra Leisure & recreation Megalithic Monuments Miradouro (Viewpoint) Miradouro do Penedo C'Abana Mountain Region Nature Penedo C'Abana ou Penedo Oscilante Portugal Tábua Tourist attraction
We enjoyed a beautiful relaxing Sunday Funday picnic at a local Viewpoint: Miradouro do Penedo C’Abana (Tábua), just a...
May 2, 2023
- Castle Celebrations DIY Guarda Historic Portuguese Village Leisure & recreation Linhares da Beira Miradouro (Viewpoint) Mountain Region Natural Park Nature Portugal Religious Tourist Attraction Roman ruins Self guided walking tour Serra da Estrela Tourist attraction
We planned an awesome day trip as a reward for completing the mammoth job of painting all the garden...
April 12, 2023
- Baloiço Baloiço de Pendilhe Castro Daire Celebrations Health & Wellbeing Hiking trail Insects/Wildlife Leisure & recreation Megalithic Monuments Nature Orca de Pendilhe Portugal PR7 CDR Swings of Portugal Viseu
To celebrate our 8 year wedding anniversary I planned an awesome day trip to Castro Daire. We embarked on...
February 3, 2023
We are now entering our 3rd year of growing flowers, fruit and veg at our little Casa Valhal garden....
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 15, 2022
- Bridges Cascata do Caldeirão Cascatas do Ribeiro dos Barrocais Forest Geopark Guarda Health & Wellbeing Hiking trail Historic Portuguese Village Insects/Wildlife Leisure & recreation Miradouro (Viewpoint) Mountain Region Natural Park Nature Passadiços Passadiços do Mondego Portugal Serra da Estrela Tourist attraction Waterfall
I have been eagerly and patiently awaiting the final completion of the Passadiços do Mondego (Mondego Walkway), located in...
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...