Caught at a bus stop with a talkative stranger, Ana patiently contributes to the one-sided chat using simple comments that say “I’m listening”, without saying much at all. Coincidentally, this is also helpful for language learners who want to keep the conversation flowing, despite not having much to say yet… 😉

Learn more about the award-winning walkways in Arouca Geopark, offering 9 kilometers of stunning landscapes.

Follow Manuel Joaquim’s comical struggle to activate roadside assistance in the Portuguese countryside.

Day or night, I love visiting Lisbon!

Did you know that Portugal is home to one of the world’s longest suspension bridges?

On the western tip of the Algarve, the village of Sagres attracts surfers, hikers, and beach-lovers alike. Correction: The 2 routes mentioned should be Via Algarviana (not Algarvia) and Rota Vicentina

In the middle of the city of Viseu there is a structure that puzzles archaeologists to this day.

There are 8 reasons why I love to travel.

Learn about the vibrant neighbourhood of Cais do Sodré, home of the famous “Pink Street”.

Don’t get caught off guard during a traffic stop in Portugal! Follow along to see how this driver communicates with authorities and learn useful vocabulary, such as the names of documents you may need to show. These “operações STOP” can be performed by a GNR officer (Guarda Nacional Republicana) or by a PSP officer (Polícia […]

The São Bento train station is an important landmark in Porto.

Have you been to Santini in Portugal? Learn more about the history of this famous ice cream shop!

Have you ever driven on Portugal’s longest road? Adapted from an article by Julie Fox, of the popular Julie Dawn Fox in Portugal travel blog.

Learn more about Arca d’Água, a beautiful park in the city of Porto.

Need another reason to plan a holiday? Find out more about the health benefits of travel!