
Easter Time in Portugal (2015)
Easter is a time for huge celebrations in Portugal and that is certainly true in the village where my parents live. On Good Friday there were
Easter is a time for huge celebrations in Portugal and that is certainly true in the village where my parents live. On Good Friday there were
Once again my heart is warmed by how generous the Portuguese are. Within a day of getting to Portugal my parents had their neighbours popping
What a year it has been. Mum and Dad are now back in England for the Winter but not a day goes by where they’re not
After Jon and I left Porto we decided to make a fleeting overnight stay in the city of Aveiro, which is on the coast of Central
Since my parents bought their home in Portugal I’ve always wanted to spend a day exploring the city of Coimbra (pronounced Kwim-brah), central Portugal. When Jon
November is a popular month for chestnut festivals across the whole of Portugal. Last Saturday I went with Nuno to a chestnut festival in the nearby
Taking your dog abroad to Portugal or another European country and then bringing them back is pretty straightforward, if you know what you’re doing.
Buying a car in Portugal? Follow our step-by-step guide. Learn about IUC, IPO, matriculation, international driving license, and how to buy a car in Portugal.
My Home in Portugal is a renovated town house that is located on the outskirts of a small town in the Viseu district of Central Portugal.
Hello! I’m Laura! I’m originally from England and I write this blog for my parents, Sue and Rob. In 2011 they bought a large Portuguese house that
Learning to sail has always been something I’ve wanted to do. It’s romantic: it’s just you, the boat, and the crew. To get from one place to another it has to be through the combined efforts and skills of you and your crewmates.
Last week we made an overnight trip in Wendy, our motorhome, to the seaside town of Costa Nova. We’ve been working for 3 weeks straight on improving my home in Portugal so it was time to take a little break.
It has finally happened: my folks have become hippies! A few months ago when my parents were returning back to England for the winter they made the decision to purchase a motorhome from two of our very good friends.
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