Casa Valhal - Our Portuguese Dream

October 21, 2022

By Helen
Clouds Coimbra Convent Gastronomy Historic Portuguese Village Leisure & recreation Miradouro (Viewpoint) Moinhos da Serra da Atalhada Monastery Mosteiro de Lorvâo Mostra Nacional de Doçaria Conventual Mountain Region Nature Penacova Portugal Portuguese cake Praia Fluvial do Vimieiro Religious Tourist Attraction River Beach Roteiro do Arista Windmills

A DAY TRIP TO MOSTEIRO DE LORVÃO (PENACOVA)

If you have never had the pleasure to visit Penacova in your lifetime and you adore unique encounters with...

October 12, 2022

CAMINHO DO XISTO DA BARRAGEM DE SANTA LUZIA HIKING TRAIL (PAMPILHOSA DA SERRA PR3 PPS)

Now that I am over the worst of my tooth drama I decided to make the most out of...

October 10, 2022

ALVA BEER FEST 2022

We attended our first ever Beer Fest in Portugal and it was awesome! The best part was that it...

October 6, 2022

MY DAUGHTER’S SUMMER VISIT 2022

If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram you will know the nightmare we had this year renewing my...

October 4, 2022

CANAS DE SENHORIM MEDIEVAL FAIR

We enjoyed the Côja Medieval Fair so much that we decided to attend another one. I am addicted to...

September 27, 2022

AN EVENING TRIP TO ALICE MAGICAL GARDEN (PORTO BOTANICAL GARDEN)

I absolutely adore the Lewis Carroll’s books as they instantly transport me back to wonderful childhood memories growing up...

September 26, 2022

WISDOM TOOTH EXTRACTION, CANCELLED SURGERY & A ROLLER COASTER OF EMOTIONS!

Due to unforeseen circumstances (Wisdom tooth extraction drama) my private surgery had to be cancelled just 8 short days...

September 26, 2022

CÔJA MEDIEVAL FAIR

We have had so much fun attending all the local festivals and fairs. Most of the wonderful fiestas run...

August 24, 2022

By Helen
DIY Home and Garden Portugal

SPRUCING UP MY BACKSIDE

I couldn’t resist a title like this (ha ha). No, I’m NOT referring to any bizarre act of anal...

August 8, 2022

OUR BANK FRAUD EXPERIENCE IN PORTUGAL

On the 24th July we woke up early on a sunny Sunday morning to the shock and horror of...

August 8, 2022

By Helen
DIY Home and Garden Portugal

DIY – FACADE FIASCO

After completing the long job of weather proofing the balcony doors we moved on to the task of sprucing...

August 4, 2022

MEDICAL COSTS IN PORTUGAL

I meant to keep a track of all my medical (doctor, hospital and dental) appointments and relevant costs since...

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