Terceira Island is the second-largest island of the Azores Archipelago, a gem in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The capital, Angra do Heroísmo, is a charming city. The colourful streets, filled with joy and influences from other nations, reflect its history as an important trading port. Walking through the streets of Angra feels somewhat […]
Bruges: What to See – 1-Day Itinerary
Bruges is the capital of West Flanders, a picturesque city in north-west Belgium. It is located relatively close to Brussels, making it the perfect reason to extend your stay in the Belgian capital. The city is small, and one day is enough to explore it. The best way to travel from Brussels to Bruges is […]
Brussels Itinerary: How to Spend 2 Perfect Days
In November 2023, we visited Brussels for the first time. When we decided to visit the city, we sought opinions from friends who had already been there and ended up feeling confused. Opinions about the Belgian capital vary greatly. Some people love it, while others swear they will never return. It is true that Brussels […]
Hamburg: What to Visit in the Museum City
Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and has the second largest port in Europe. The river Elbe is king and master of the city and over it there are more than 2500 bridges! Yes, you read that right, 2500 bridges! The city is very old and has been destroyed and rebuilt several times. […]
Bremen, Germany: Places to Visit (and why you don’t need an itinerary!)
Located in northern Germany, Bremen is, after Hamburg and Berlin, one of the most important cities in the country due to municipal and state functions. On the banks of the river Weser, Bremen is a very charming city with a medieval and Renaissance historic centre. Bremen was the destination chosen for our first pandemic trip […]
Guimarães, Portugal: 10 Places to Visit in Itinerary
“Portugal was born here”! This is how we are received in the cradle city of Guimarães and we are reminded of the importance that it had in the birth of Portugal. A city that rebelled against Spain and saw the birth of the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques. Visiting Guimarães is immersing yourself […]
October: 5 last-minute getaways
Summer holidays ended a few weeks ago, but the urge to travel never ends! Autumn is already here and with it, on one side, comes the desire to extend summer and, on the other side, the desire to drink a hot chocolate on a park bench surrounded by orange leaves. In this post, we suggest […]
Madrid: 15 Places to Visit
Have you ever heard the expression “Madrid al Cielo”? For me, there is no expression that better describes the city! We must always return to Madrid because only there can one be happy! I visited the capital of Spain in January, in a short but perfect stay of three days. And because I want to […]
Cork, a Surprise in the South of Ireland: Places to Visit
Cork was undoubtedly the biggest surprise of my trip to Ireland! Located in the south of the country, on the banks of the Lee River, Cork is a picturesque, lively and colourful city. For a while, it reminded me of Key West, in Florida. It’s a small town, easy to visit by foot and with […]
1 Day in Belfast: 5 Places To Visit
On a rainy day (not common at all in Ireland!!), I travelled by bus from Dublin to Belfast in Northern Ireland. On arrival in Belfast, I immediately remembered London and started to notice differences between Belfast and Dublin. In Belfast, the taxis are London style, the streets are “heavier” and darker and the architectural buildings […]
