Portugal is the home of carnival and each year hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive to enjoy up to ten days of riotous celebration. The roots of carnival go way back into Portuguese history and the celebration is a complex brew of…
Portugal has long been a favourite destination for well off holidaymakers from across the globe. It enjoys what many people consider a perfect climate, with hot and dry summers melting gently into pleasant winters, and its southern Algarve resorts have long, golden…
When we visited Lisbon in Portugal for the first time, we immediately felt at home. We immersed ourselves in this atmosphere made of Fado, the typical local music that is spread in many corners of the city.
Then we came…
With a temperate climate all year round, Portugal is a popular destination and just a short hop from the UK. Thankfully, travelling is no longer a soul-destroying, fatigue inducing nightmare it once was – especially with direct flights to Portugal being so…
These days, travelling is a lot easier than it used to be, thanks to the sheer number of airlines and travel companies offering low-cost luxury travel to 21 st century nomads. But, while travelling is much easier now, and quicker than it…
Summer is nearly here and all you need to enjoy a brilliant road trip is to follow the top things to explore in Northern Portugal. Most people go to Lisbon and Algarve and often miss out on the beauties of the northern…