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Almond-trees in blossom.
North, Travel in Portugal Posted onMarch 26, 2019May 23, 2020

Almond-trees in blossom

< 1 min. readThe end of February and the beginning of March is the perfect time to visit the region of Trás-os-Montes to see beautiful white and pink […] Read More

The sunrise at Mount Pico.
Azores, Travel in Portugal Posted onFebruary 21, 2019June 25, 2021

Trekking to Mount Pico – following the goats’ path

2 min. readPedro has recently written about our trip to the Azores in the post “4 islands in 5 days in the Azores”. One of our highlights […] Read More

From the left to the right: cannolo, sfincia, sfincia di San Giuseppe.
Cafes, Down to Earth, Europe, Food Posted onJanuary 27, 2019May 23, 2020

Sicilian sweets that you must try

2 min. readAlthough Portugal is known for its sweets, it has the most reviewed eatery in world – the bakery “Pastéis de Belém” in Lisbon -, and […] Read More

Inside "Peter's Cafe".
Azores, Bars, Cafes, Down to Earth, Food Posted onJanuary 15, 2019May 23, 2020

“Peter’s Cafe” in the Azores

2 min. read“Peter’s” is a safe haven in the Azores. The bar is crowded with memorabilia from boats and boat related paraphernalia from floor to ceiling, literally! […] Read More

5 days - 4 Azores islands.
Azores, Travel in Portugal Posted onJanuary 14, 2019May 23, 2020

The Azores condensed

3 min. read… or how to make the most of it on very little time 😉 The motivation Our last trip to the Azores was just a […] Read More

A table is ready for a lunch during the summer holidays in the north of Portugal.
Azores, Food, Lisbon, North, Porto, Travel in Portugal Posted onJanuary 6, 2019May 23, 2020

Anthony Bourdain in Portugal

2 min. readWhen the well known American chef, Anthony Bourdain, passed away, someone on “Twitter” wrote that it felt as if a close friend had passed away. […] Read More

Don't forget the insurance while you travel.
Planning, Tips Posted onDecember 15, 2018November 6, 2020

What is the best travel insurance?

3 min. readLast year (2017 October), 5 of us travelled to Ethiopia for holidays. The last days at home, Pedro and me thought maybe it would be […] Read More

"Fujifilm X-E2" photo camera
Cameras, Lenses, Photography Posted onDecember 12, 2018November 14, 2021

Which photo camera is the best for travels?

3 min. readBack in 2014, I decided to change my digital camera. For many years I had a “Canon EOS 350D” with some kit lens. But, back […] Read More

A view through a window in Serralves Museum.
Architecture, Porto, Travel in Portugal Posted onDecember 12, 2018August 21, 2020

Serralves Museum in Porto

2 min. readIt’s a bit off the main touristic routes, but not exactly off-the-beaten-track, and not the easiest location to get to with public transports. Nevertheless, this […] Read More

Amazing views reveal on the Fisherman's trail.
South, Travel in Portugal Posted onDecember 11, 2018May 24, 2020

Fisherman’s trail – exploring Southwest of Portugal

2 min. readAll of the Southwest coast is one of my favourite spots of my country. It combines the fantastic gastronomy of the region with the proximity […] Read More

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