If back in the days the Fortress of Valença was used to defend the borders and avoid invasions, today it is a meeting point for people from all over the world that visit it for the commerce, the gastronomy, the history and as an important point of the Camino de Santiago. In the left bank […]
10 Parks for Animal Lovers in Portugal
From North to South of the country, there are many options for those who love and want to know more about animals and the world in which they live. In this post, we have selected 10 parks that are worth your visit! Read also: Zoo da Maia With the aim of being an educational and […]
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 […]
Dublin: 10 Places You Can’t Miss
Dublin was the first stop on my trip to Ireland, in October 2019. The city catches everyone’s attention for its vibrant streets, the multiculturalism, easy to notice in the different languages we hear everywhere, for the music that is everywhere and even for the history of the buildings in the city. In this post, I […]
Where to eat the best pastéis de nata in Oporto
If you’re visiting Portugal, you can’t leave without trying the famous pastéis de nata, one of the gastronomy treasures of the country! When we think about perfect pairs, a pastel de nata with a coffee comes to our mind! Curious? Continue reading this post to find the best places to eat the famous pastéis de […]
Braga: 1-day itinerary
There is a Portuguese saying, “Braga prays, Porto works, Coimbra studies and Lisbon has fun.”. In this post, we’re going to talk about our trip to Braga, the city known as the Portuguese Rome. The churches and the chapels are some reasons to visit the city but there is much more to discover in the […]
Long Flight Essentials
Any plane travel longer than a few hours can turn into an unpleasant and painful experience! On my trip to Miami, I didn’t worry about the flight and when I landed… Well, let’s just say it wasn’t pretty. My skin and lips were totally dry and dehydrated, my neck really hurt and the list of […]
10 World’s Most Dangerous Countries to Visit
The journal The Telegraph made a list of the 10 world’s most dangerous countries to visit. Civil wars, religious conflicts or political divergences are some of the reasons why these countries are dangerous places for tourists. Continue reading this post to discover the countries that are probably best to avoid. Afghanistan According to the journal, […]