Regardless of your religious beliefs, tomorrow is a special day in Portugal. It will be the 100th anniversary of the first apparition of Our Lady of Fátima. Pope ... Read the Post...
What to Pack for Your Vacation in Portugal
Thinking of going to Portugal? Of course you are! And you're going to have a fantastic time there if you remember to pack these key items. And no, I'm not talking ... Read the Post...
Is Porto Santo Island Worth Visiting?
"Is Porto Santo worth going to?" I recently got this question from a friend who's honeymooning in Madeira (just like I did!) and wanted to know whether this little ... Read the Post...
The Mafra National Palace in Numbers
If you're like me, you love learning new facts and sharing them with others (although maybe not to the point where you have to create a whole blog around it...). Sometimes, ... Read the Post...
Discover a Hidden Gem in Lisbon: Chapitô à Mesa
It's one of those places that both locals and tourists go to eat, drink and be entertained. If you didn't know it was there, you might walk right past it on your way ... Read the Post...
The Unbelievable Story of the Palácio Nacional da Ajuda & A Mind-Blowing Fact
Visitors to Lisbon are almost obligated to go to gorgeous Belém as part of their trip: it has museums, UNESCO World Heritage sites, gardens, incredible views of the ... Read the Post...
How To Order Coffee in Portugal Like a Local
Vamos tomar café is one of the most commonly used phrases in the Portuguese vernacular. This simple three-word phrase for "let's have coffee" is used as a pretext for anything ... Read the Post...
Five Reasons Why Óbidos Will Steal Your Heart
Óbidos is one of those places in Portugal that is the curious combination of unique and quintessential. Everyone who visits it is immediately captivated by its charms. I've ... Read the Post...
