After reading our Porto to Braga article , you’re probably thinking of even more awesome day trips you can take while in Porto! Although there are many places you can go from Porto, in this article we will discuss how to take a day trip to Guimaraes by train and let you know the best … Read more
Located in the upper Douro Valley, Lamego is covered in vineyards making it a great spot for all wine lovers. Lamego is a bit further out from Porto, taking on average 3 hours to arrive there, but if you leave early in the morning, you can make the most out of your time there! How … Read more
One of the best parts about traveling in Portugal is that you can hop from city-to-city with ease. Today, we are going to break down how to go from Porto to Braga by train, and some of the best activities you can enjoy when in Braga. If you are staying in Porto, there are two … Read more
Albufeira is a wonderful town and hopefully your visit goes so well that you won’t want to leave. But, Portugal has many wonderful coastal towns that you should visit as well. A local favorite that is close to Albufeira, is the town of Lagos. This town is known for its spectacular scenery and for not … Read more
I’ve been here in Portugal for almost 12 month now and lots of people ask me ‘is Portugal a good place to live?’ I would say absolutely – of course I think it is otherwise I would not choose to stay here! But although it is a great place to live, there are certain things … Read more
I’ve been based in Lisbon for almost 12 months now and I am absolutely loving it. A lot of the time I’m here alone, and so many people ask me ‘is Portugal a safe country?’ I can comment from personal experience that I have always felt very safe in Portugal. I haven’t yet experienced any … Read more
So, you are thinking of either moving to Portugal or just going to visit and explore the beautiful country. While Portugal has vast public transportation, some may prefer to bring their own vehicle or rent one there. Before you jump behind the wheel here are some things to take note of when you are driving … Read more
I often get asked by tourists and expats whether tipping in Portugal is normal or even necessary. Many Brits and Americans are used to a tipping culture. Although tipping in Portugal is not as highly ingrained in Portuguese culture as it is in the USA, there are some situations such as outstanding restaurant service where … Read more
It’s very easy to get from Coimbra to Porto on public transport. There are three main ways that you can get from Coimbra to Porto – train, bus or private taxi. I took the train from Coimbra To Porto and it was really easy. Let me talk you through all the options and how to … Read more
If you’re an entrepreneur looking to start or grow your business in Portugal, then there’s a special visa just for you, which gives you the legal right to live and work in this beautiful country, as well as all the additional benefits of EU residency – the D2 visa. The visa application will take some … Read more
