A guide to help you navigate the toll roads in Portugal Driving on Portuguese toll roads can be a convenient way to explore the country’s diverse landscapes and attractions. Here’s a guide to help you navigate the toll roads in Portugal: Types of Toll Roads: In Portugal, there are three main types of toll roads: […]
The Algarve The Algarve is a region in southern Portugal, and its history goes back thousands of years. The original people of the Algarve were likely various pre-Roman and Celtic tribes, such as the Lusitanians and the Tartessians, who inhabited the Iberian Peninsula before the Roman conquest in the 2nd century BC. After the Roman […]
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 […]
Are you looking for an affordable European holiday in the sun? Luckily, holidays on the continent are easily accessible, with budget airlines making flights affordable and convenient. And if you’re looking for a warm Mediterranean welcome in a country that is not too far away, with spectacular scenery, beautiful beaches and rich culture, Portugal’s glorious […]
Lisbon, the capital of Portugal is a beautiful and romantic city. Life here is full of vibrant colours, sounds, tastes, and art which makes it such a happy place to be. The balmy Mediterranean weather, picturesque streets, beautiful buildings which tell tales of a bygone era, winding lanes and steep gradients, lip-smacking Portuguese food, and […]
Culture aficionados with a passion to visit a new city that has an illustrious heritage and history, will find London the ideal overseas destination. The capital of the UK, London is vibrant, exciting, and a perfect blend of the modern with the medieval! Even those who do not enjoy the hustle and bustle of a […]
We love Porto with it’s romantic steep cobbled streets lined with curiosity shops, bars and cafes, an enchanting Portuguese city where the aroma of Port wine mixes with seagulls and the sea. ‘Discoveries’ is a fresh new concept which we plan to bring to cities in Europe, beginning with beautiful Porto. Porto has the perfect […]
From stunning architecture of cathedrals, castles and boulevards to exquisite restaurants, from the thieves market to top tier hotel service, from beautiful parks and stone paved roads for a walk to modern ports with bars and even hundreds of years old recurring festivals, Portugal is truly a country that has everything to offer for anyone […]
For some of us, our days are filled with shivering over the harsh weathers of winter, watching our breath endlessly float into the air and our hands slowly freeze into a numb state. In times like this, the best thing you can do is dream of your next sunny, action-packed summer holiday – and why […]
Hello everyone! My name is Tarek, and I’m from Bruxelles. My passion for video editing takes me all over the world, exploring new sights and sounds for me to create my videos. I started building hyperlapse videos after one of my trips abroad; it perfectly captured a unique perspective of culture, in a way that […]
Many know Aveiro as a Portuguese coastal city permeated by a saltwater lagoon, its picturesque moliceiro boats, and the famed traditional sweets called ovos moles. Yet, very few people are familiar with the odd but surely entertaining São Gonçalinho festivities. This one-of-a-kind annual celebration that starts every January 10th, is natural to one of the […]
Aveiro is a Portuguese coastal city located between Lisbon and Porto. In the last couple of years, the city has been attracting visitors and the attention of international media that insist on calling it “the Venice of Portugal”— a comparison that we strongly disagree with, and a premise that might leave many tourists disappointed. That’s […]
Portugal is a beautiful and scenic place that is so rich culturally that the best moments in Portugal will be those where you spend time closest to their culture. Be it sipping their savory wine or their authentic cuisine, Portugal will always provide a different experience to your senses. And the marvelous architecture speaks for […]
Alfama is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Europe and surely one of the most picturesque of Lisbon. This medieval neighborhood escaped the earthquake of 1755 and keeps its Moorish and Jewish roots in many of its traits and characteristics. The beautiful views of the city and the Tagus seduce both the travelers and the Lisbon […]
Compared to London or New York, Porto is good value. That said, it’s always possible to blow your budget at tourist traps wherever you travel when you don’t know what you’re doing. Follow these budget-friendly tips and you’ll come home without breaking the bank. Where To Stay Before you arrive in Porto, be sure to […]
