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A Pilgrimage Through Camino de Santiago

August 26, 2019 · By Joaquim DeCarvalho

The Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage, also known as the famous Portuguese Way, is a well know and much talked about walk that started more than 1000 years ago. Known in English as the Way of Saint James among other names, is a network of pilgrims’ ways or pilgrimages leading to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain, where […]

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Top 4 Easy Advantages of Hiring a Local Tour Guide

July 31, 2019 · By Joaquim DeCarvalho

Are you planning to travel to a new country and don’t know where to start? Are you afraid you will be stranded? Do you trust your guide to explore a new place? However, visiting a new location will have mixed feelings. You can either get lost, waste money moving from one point to another or […]

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A Journey Through Portugal

July 18, 2019 · By Joaquim DeCarvalho

Reuben and I visited Lisbon three years ago on a whim, having been told tales of colourful tiles, good wine and an infinitely vibrant cultural scene. We stayed in a slightly eccentric apartment in Santos, an area that turns from pastel de nata and café in the morning, to reggae parties, fueled by beers and […]

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Adventure & Fun

Tips For Enjoying Scuba Diving In Algarve

July 2, 2019 · By Joaquim DeCarvalho

When we talk about the Algarve’s long coastline, we think of scuba diving because it is just perfect for the activity. There is an amazing and calm sea, allowing divers all round the year to ensure that their activity will not be interrupted unnecessarily. Along with it, underwater attractions, stunning cliffs, breathtaking underground caved, soothing […]

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Portugal’s Online Casinos Driving Nation’s Gambling Market

May 8, 2019 · By Joaquim DeCarvalho

The numbers are in, and the numbers make clear that Portugal’s online gambling industry is thriving. For the fourth quarter of 2018 and according to figures released a couple of months ago by the Serviço Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos do Turismo de Portugal (SRIJ) regulatory body, the nation’s eight licensed online gambling sites generated […]

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Adventure & Fun

Why You Should Go River Cruising in Portugal

May 7, 2019 · By Joaquim DeCarvalho

There are many ways to sight see while vacationing in Portugal. Keep reading for why you should go river cruising in Portugal. Europe is a must-do destination for any traveler, this we all know. However, within Europe, Portugal is in a league of its own.  Portugal’s streets are filled with history and culture, during any […]

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5 Tips for Surviving Airport Delays

May 1, 2019 · By Joaquim DeCarvalho

Every traveler’s worst nightmare, arriving at the airport the recommended 3 hours before your flight only to discover it’s now 5 to whenever. Even worse is trying to find somewhere halfway comfortable to wait out the delay and still survive the flight to come. We’ve put together a list of tips to help you get […]

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4 Great Budget Accommodation Choices in the Algarve

April 26, 2019 · By Joaquim DeCarvalho

Looking for a sunny Portugal vacation without making every night a luxury-hotel splurge? The Algarve offers a wide range of places to stay, from small city hotels and riverside guesthouses to self-catering apartments and eco-friendly camping. With beaches, historic towns, coastal scenery and good road and rail connections, southern Portugal can work especially well for […]

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3 Continents, 10 Days and a Limited Budget. How to Deal with It?

April 21, 2019 · By Joaquim DeCarvalho

If you scroll through your friends’ Instagram feeds, you might notice that some of them travel a lot. And we’re not speaking about Instagram influencers, we’re speaking of people with full-time jobs and lives that resemble ours. Hopping from Europe to Africa might seem a little more demanding than a 10-weeks’ vacation and a limited […]

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