Amy Green 
Are you interested in travelling to Lisbon solo? The great news is that Lisbon solo travel is easy and quite straightforward. I travelled to Lisbon three times on my own in my 30’s. As a solo female traveller I found it to be an easy and culturally rewarding solo destination. I hope that you find … Read more
Built in the 18th century, Vila Baleira is a small village on Porto Santo Island, just off the coast of Madeira. The island’s only town was built around its harbour which has been reclaimed to turn it into a marina. A large population of feral cats have since moved into the abandoned part of the … Read more
Viana do Costelo is one of the lesser known towns in Northern Portugal, but is actually one of the most beautiful. Where is Viana do Castelo? Viana do Castelo is located in the district of Beira Interior, which is the Northern part of Portugal, and is considered to be Portugal’s hidden gem. Viana do Castelo, … Read more
In Portugal rural property can still be picked up at bargain prices. In fact, if you are willing to renovate, you may still pick up a country house somewhere near Tomar, Serta or Beja for around £25,000. Property in rural Portugal can be over half the price that it is on the coast. However, there … Read more
The Costa Vicentina is a 95 km stretch of coast in the Alentejo region, Portugal. The beaches are generally small and secluded, with big blue skies for days on end. Although there is human activity at all times of the year – you can visit restaurants or bars on most beaches, or buy drinks at … Read more
If you are staying in Lagos you will be pleased to know that the location is fantastic for exploring the rest of the Algarve and the Western coast of Portugal. Don’t miss destinations such as Sagres, Portimao and Albufeira, all of which can easily be done in a day. Here are some of the best … Read more
One of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Lisbon is Portugal’s capital city. With numerous museums to visit, Portuguese culture is preserved in this city with an ancient history. This makes it a popular tourist destination for people who enjoy art and entertainment. Fado Museum Lisbon Located in the heart of the city, this museum … Read more
Stag do’s in Albufeira are a great idea, there is so much to see and do from water sports, the golfing on Grace Bay, (the only true 7 star beach in Europe) to the crazy nightlife in Albufeira. If this sounds like your perfect stag weekend why not book it today?! This article is all … Read more
You will be pleased to know that there are direct flights to Porto from Birmingham UK with Ryanair. Porto is a fantastic city in Portugal which is becoming increasingly popular as both a a tourist destination and a more permanent destination for expats. It’s home of Port wine and so Port tasting in Porto is … Read more
If like me you are enthusiastic about learning Portuguese and want to do a little bit each day then Duolingo is a great place to start. You can download the free version of the app for iPhone and Android. If you want to remove the ads and progress faster then I recommend paying for Duolingo … Read more