Portuguese Rice Fields – where to find them
byWe’ve always believed that the rice we ate on our table came from Asia. That is because every time we thought of rice, we associated…
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Freita Mountain – Portuguese Magic Mountains
byThe first time that I camped without my parents it was here, at the Serra da Freita. The parish invited the group that was preparing a…
Life is like riding a Unicycle
byIt all started with my friend Zé Tó and with a young fellow, his son João. Seeing him enjoy riding the unicycle sparked my curiosity. That day my friend…
Berlengas – The Secret Islets off the Portuguese Coast
byThe Berlengas Archipelago is a group of Islands located off the Portuguese coast, opposite the town of Peniche. These islands are mainly made of…
Águeda – City of Rainbow Umbrellas
byAfter seeing so many beautiful photos of Águeda, I decided that next time I went to Portugal I would find the time to discover…
Best Travel Destinations in 2018
byBelow are some ideas of countries we think are the best travel destinations in 2018. Check them out! 1. Cape Verde The islands of…
The Barcelos Rooster, or how a roasted rooster saved a man’s life…
byThe best day of the week to go to Barcelos is on Thursdays! Why is that? Very simple, because it is the market day,…
We Love Lisbon ❤
byWe Love Lisbon! And as many other travellers, we ended up spending more time in Lisbon than originally planned. I Love Lisbon came often…
Issue #5 Of Diariesof Is Out Now And Features Portugal
byIssue #5 of diariesof is OUT NOW! On the occasion of the release of the fifth issue, diariesof brought a taste of Portugal to Luxembourg….
5 Reasons to Visit Portugal
byPortugal has been on our wish list for very long even though we have travelled to Portugal an infinite number of times. So it…
Official Launch Of Diariesof Portugal
byOn Thursday the 1st of December of 2016 the fifth issue of diariesof was officially launched in Luxembourg. It is an issue entirely dedicated…
75 Wishes on Our Travel Wish List constantly in progress
byYes, we have been to all 7 continents, but instead of feeling that the world is getting smaller, we feel that the world, together…
Football fever – respecting the rival fans…
byThe football fever results in screams and chants of encouragement in the stadium. It’s the feeling of belonging to a club, to a cause…
Hidden Gems in Portugal…
by1. The Loriga River Beach, a small hidden gem and paradise. “Loriga River Beach? Where is it? Is it worth a visit?” Yes, it…
The most curious house in the world
Casa do Penedo
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Prime raw material, the stone is for many a cold and unwelcoming material in its natural form. Larger stones, commonly called “rocks”, while imposing…
Hidden Amidst Beautiful Mountains
Castro Laboreiro
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We had just arrived to Castro Laboreiro, a small village with no more than 800 inhabitants situated in the mountain range of Laboreiro. “Shall…
Drave, the magical village
byDrave is decidedly a magic and mystic village. Abandoned and uninhabited the village lies somewhere in the valley between the mount of Freita and…
One Euro, One Jump
byI was crossing the “Dom Luis” bridge by Gustave Eiffel, in the beautiful city of Porto, when I saw some kids running just above…
Listening to the Mumbling Sea
byPortugal is, to my mind, much more than a series of picturesque places that one does not resist to share. When I return to…
Best Travel in 2015
byBelow are some ideas and what we think could make excellent travel destinations in 2015. Check them out! 1. Portugal In the last two…
