Teanna graduated from University and the world is her oyster so I kidnapped her for 3 full weeks of...
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If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram you will know the nightmare we had this year renewing my...
We are always searching out new places to paddle board and I found this perfect Lagoon (Lagoa da Vela)...
Teanna’s last day in Portugal was a sad occasion but we went out BIG on our last day. It...
In early August we took a lovely drive to the beautiful Pateira de Fermentelos to paddle board on the...
I love exploring the hidden treasures of caves. I find it so magical and mystical wandering around these rock...
Hubby is crazy about surfing and a proper surfing lesson has been on his bucket list for ages. Last...
I am over the moon to share this awesome day trip with you. After extensive research I found our...
Portugal only has one official National Park (Peneda-Gerês) but it has several Natural Parks which are equally as impressive...
The weather was pretty hot during Teanna’s 8 week summer visit so we didn’t embark on much hiking. To...
We took a beautiful day trip to The Palácio de Mateus (Matthew’s Palace) also known as Casa de Mateus...
We recently visited the wonderful Quinta das Lágrimas Gardens (House of Tears). The gardens are located on the left...
Day 5 and our final day of our epic road trip takes us to Buddha Eden, Óbidos and Peniche. ...
Day 4 of our road trip takes us to the fabulous Cascais and Ericeira with a pit stop at...
Day 3 of our epic road trip continues in Lisbon with the spectacular Belém district located on the banks...
I was delighted to eventually be able to visit the capital city of Portugal. After some research I decided...
I am beyond excited to share our 5 day road trip with you all. Our long awaited trip to...
Happy 19th Birthday to my gorgeous daughter Teanna. Here you are on your birthdays 0-19 blowing out the candles...
Kayaking in Portugal has been on my bucket list for some time now. We kayaked last year in the...
We briefly visited this river beach when we viewed the nearby Cascata da Fraga de Água d’Alta (waterfall) and...
I decided to research a couple of river beaches within an hours drive from our home to visit and...
My absolute favourite pastime in summer is to visit one of the many river beaches in Portugal. I love...
We had such fun last August wine tasting in the Douro Valley we decided to return for a wine...
The 516 bridge in Arouca has been a firm favourite on my bucket list ever since it opened. We...
Who doesn’t love a beautiful waterfall? I absolutely adore waterfalls and I don’t know of any person who looks...
I spent a lot of time planning my daughter’s 8 weeks visit and I wanted to find a variety...
I love river beaches but occasionally I do love to visit a coastal beach and fill my nostrils with...
Why I dislike Museums Firstly, I must explain my feelings about Museums. I know some of you will be...
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...
I have a fascination with monasteries and was very excited to visit the Batalha Monastery. Both the Mosteiro da...
Look who has just arrived in Portugal! I am beyond excited that my daughter Teanna got to visit this...
6 years ago today my amazing mum passed away at the age of 66. I lost my hero and...
Curious clouds, serene sunrises, sensational sunsets, radiant rainbows, fabulous fog, mystical mountain mist and spectacular storms. I love Portuguese...
I have heard so many wonderful things about the Douro Valley and I was not disappointed, it really is...
We planned a trip to Peneda-Gerês National Park which is a 3 hr drive from our casa. To break...
Agroal river beach is located on the Rio Nabão, in Formigais, Ourem. We call it ‘Egg Roll’ river beach...
Todays trip got off to a really bad start when we were stopped by police just heading out of...
Tomar along with many of the other day trips we took was definitely on my bucket list. When I...
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...
Nazaré beach, with a mild climate and natural beauty, has one of the oldest traditions in Portugal linked to...
I absolutely love Porto. It’s such a beautiful city with a wide variety of attractions. Porto is a coastal...
Although I have visited Coimbra on many occasions I have not ventured on a walking tour to explore all...
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...