The Old Town of Lagos and Its Castle Walls
Lagos is a town in Portugal with a 2000-year maritime history. Lagos is derived from the Latin Lacobriga, which refers to a Celtic settlement established during pre-Punic civilizations. It became a…
Piodão – A beautiful village in Portugal
Piodão, a picturesque little village in central Portugal, clings to a steeply terraced mountainside deep within the foothills of the Serra de Açor range. This is a wilderness area with…
Let Us Discover: A Tasca do Chico, Lisbon
Step inside A Tasca do Chico and discover a Lisbon tavern where fado rises from the room itself. No stage, no microphones. Just guitars, voices, and the kind of atmosphere you only find in places that still carry the city’s soul.
Óbidos (Portugal)
Located on a hill amidst the rolling plains of Portugal, one may find the captivating mediaeval town of Óbidos. As a travel writer, I am delighted to lead you through…
Vila de Rei
The small town of Vila de Rei, which translates to "King's Town," is 30 kilometres north of Abrantes and is a charming place set in a wonderland of pinewoods,…
Discovering Pavilhão Chinês: Lisbon’s Whimsical Hideaway
This is one of those places that you will remember for the rest of your life. Hidden behind a big red door in the heart of Príncipe Real,…
Rhinoceros of Belem Tower
The first Rhinoceros to set foot on European soil since Roman times did not last long. Surviving the 120-day sea voyage to Portugal, the rhino was a diplomatic gift from…