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, […]
From Régua to Lamego: 1-day itinerary
The region of Alto Douro Vinhateiro is classified as UNESCO World Heritage and we can see why! The particularities and the amazing landscapes of this region make it a place you can’t miss in Portugal. On this post, we suggest you a 1-day itinerary to explore the region of Alto Douro Vinhateiro, starting the day […]
6 Hotels for Different Experiences in Portugal
Sometimes we have the mania to be poets and we acclaim that it is not the destination that counts but the journey. Now what counts is the hotel you choose to sleep in – a tree house, a barrel of wine, a houseboat, … Keep reading this post to discover six hotels for different experiences […]
Road trips in Portugal: the roads you can’t miss
Beginning of September and Summer is still here! The high temperatures create the perfect conditions for adventures and for the discovery of new destinations, right? If you’re still on vacations and you don’t know where to go, we got you! Pack your bags, get in the car and get ready to go on a road […]
5 Different Things to do This Summer in Portugal
Summer is the perfect season to have new experiences and unforgettable moments. Spending the days on the beach is something that almost everyone likes to do but there are so many other things to try! Continue reading this post and discover 5 different things to do this Summer in Portugal! Boat ride in Gerês We […]
