Travel
Abandoned Portugal: The Palácio do Rei do Lixo
Hell, witches, trash, fires, and ghosts? There’s more to see in Coina than meets the eye.
Lousã Schist Village: Something for Everyone
Stone pathways, inlaid fountains, a fanciful swimming spot, and a stunning castle are just a few treasures found in this ancient hidden village.
Driving Topless to a Vineyard in the Algarve
Wind in your hair, wine in your glass, sand on your feet: the perfect weekend escape.
Lisbon’s Airport Is Not the Worst in Europe As Far As Delays
It’s only the sixth worst. Phewee! Safe travels.
Montargil: River Swimming Done Right
It’s unlikely that you’ll have to share your strip of riverbank with anyone other than a hawk, stork, or falcon.
Braga Is Emerging as Northern Portugal’s Shining Star
Braga ranked among the top three cities in Portugal with the best quality of life during the pandemic and the best city to visit in Europe in 2021.
More Bike Paths, More Trails: the Sustainable Tourism Strategy in Portugal
Here in Portugal, we can expect to see major improvements in extending bike paths and walking trails, for starters.
The Ultimate Guide to Sagres: A Surfer’s Paradise in Southern Portugal
This may be a small town, but it definitely knows how to party. And if you don’t order an ice-cold Sagres, were you even really here?
The Hardest Part of Walking the Camino Portugués Alone
There was always a harder day, a worse moment to come, all the way up until my last full day of walking… which I suppose you could call the hardest part if I have to pick one.
Pilgrimage for One, Please: What it’s Like to Walk the Camino Alone
Let’s be honest: the walk itself is the heart of the experience. While many people pass the time by linking up with others and talking as they go, I decided early on to be an anti-social pilgrim.
Collecting the Catch: The Fishermen of Fonte da Telha
Watch how those sardines get from the sea to the grill.
Viseu: Sweet Treats and Bicycles
Viseu is a great destination on its own, but a 50-km bike ride thrown in makes a trip to the area even better. Here’s the what and the how.
