Seeing the waves of Nazaré
A few times per year the waves in Nazaré, a small town on Portugal's Atlantic coast, swell to epic proportions. Watch how surfers defy all odds on these monster waves.
Exploring the Douro Valley – our Port tasting trip
Port tasting is one of the great things to do in the Douro Valley, Portugal's prime wine-making region. We spent a lovely weekend in the Alto Douro.
How we learned to make pastel de nata in Lisbon
Pastel de nata is Lisbon's most iconic food (and most delicious we may add!) We learned how to bake them ourselves in a workshop in Lisbon.
Walk wild, walk free – Hiking the Fisherman’s Trail in Portugal
This four-day hiking trail along the Portuguese coast is one of my all-time favourites. Immerse yourself in the wild nature and beautiful landscapes of the Fisherman's Trail.
A tale of stones, skulls and a splendid place to stay: Evoramonte in Portugal
A road trip in the Alentejo: the area around Evoramonte makes a perfect weekend break from Lisbon.
A spectacular day trip from Lisbon: Cabo da Roca and Praia da Ursa
The most magnificient beach that I found close to LIsbon is Praia da Ursa. In this blog I’ll share with you how you can combine a stroll on this gorgeously…
Finding the best pastel de nata in Lisbon
I went around town to look for the bakery that sells the best pastel de nata in Lisbon. In this article I list my top favourite places!
