A quick guide to Porto – Northern Portugal – Porto Part II While for some, the whole point of Porto is Port Wine, there is a lot more to discover in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The second-largest city in Portugal, Porto really does have a charming personality of its own. A brief visit in […]
Eating Europe – Lisbon Food Tour
Cuisine, Culture and Heritage in Lisbon on a Food Tour with Eating Europe. ‘What do you know about Portuguese cuisine?’ asked our guide, Beatriz Pestana, at the start of a long afternoon exploring Lisbon’s food culture. Salt cod, seafood, pastéis de nata were some of the responses. All true, but we were about to discover […]
What to do in Lisbon Portugal
Whistlestop Lisbon – What I saw and what I missed in Lisbon Portugal The capital city of Portugal, Lisbon arguably should be the first stop for anyone visiting the country. Rich in architecture, food, music and the arts, Lisbon is a vibrant place with great nightlife and plenty to see during the day. It’s historically […]
Moinhos Velhos Juice Retreat and Yoga – Part One
Moinhos Velhos, Portugal – juice retreat with yoga, meditation and alternative therapies: Located by the Barragem da Bravura, Algarve, Portugal, Moinhos Velhos is the perfect place to detox the mind, body and spirit. Whatever you seek to achieve, be it rest and relaxation, a complete detox, to heal or to help transform some aspect […]
Moinhos Velhos – Juice Fasting Detox and Yoga Retreat – Part 2
Juice fasting detox retreat experience continued… Welcome back to part two of my juice fasting and yoga detox at Moinhos Velhos, a place of sanctuary where I visited for a juice detox and yoga in the Algarve. Halfway there – Day Four I was feeling brighter and more energetic today. At this point, I had […]
Wine Tours in the Alentejo – a new wine tourism
Wine Tours in the Alentejo and more: If the start of my trip to Alentejo took me through the ancient villages to the historic palace in Estramoz where I first fell in love with Portugal, the second part of our trip was focused on the changing landscape of this rural region which accounts for a […]
Sines, Alentejo Coast, Portugal – Fishing and Hidden Treasures.
Sines – Fishing for Treasures on the Alentejo Coast: Visit Sines on the Alentejo Coast today and at first glance, you’ll find a small seaside town that is home to one of Portugal’s largest fish markets, a statue of Vasco da Gama, a castle and churches. Nothing too remarkable at first glance. Search a little […]
A Portuguese Feast – Food of the Alentejo
Food and Wine of the Alentejo: The people of Portugal eat more fish per capita than any other European country. Their heritage, world leading explorers like Vasco da Gama and an Empire that grew from their seafaring skills, is perhaps at the heart of their love of fish. Alentejo, the area directly south of the river […]
An introduction to the Alentejo, Portugal
A Taste of Portugal – The Alentejo: I have a soft spot for Portugal. Especially for those parts of Portugal I’ve visited recently, where I’ve found a wealth of history, great food and a people for whom hospitality seems to be second nature. The Alentejo – directly south of the Tejo river, is somewhere I’ve […]
Marble, Heritage, Wine and Food in the Alentejo
Borba, Estremoz and more in the Alentejo: Some twenty-five years ago, one of the first places I visited in the Alentejo was Estremoz. I can remember being overwhelmed by the stunning town and even more so by the Pousada where we stayed. So, I was really looking forward to a return visit to that part […]