The Ultimate Lisbon to Algarve Road Trip: 13 Best Stops Along the Way!

The Ultimate Lisbon to Algarve Road Trip: 13 Best Stops Along the Way!

If golden sand beaches with white houses painted with pops of color propped off on cliffsides is your jam… the Algarve is truly a dream come true for you.  Tucked away in the southernmost nook of Portugal, the secret of the Algarve has long-since been spilled… but that doesn’t make an Algarve road trip any…

15 Magical Things to Do in Madeira, Portugal’s Island Paradise

15 Magical Things to Do in Madeira, Portugal’s Island Paradise

Madeira is an island of breathtaking beauty and captivating charm. Nicknamed the “Island of Flowers”, it boasts a stunning landscape that can be enjoyed in many different ways. From sun-soaked beaches to verdant forests, there’s something for everyone here. 🇵🇹Planning your trip to Madeira in a hurry? Here are my quick picks! 🐋Best Madeira ActivitiesFull-Day…

5 Day Madeira Itinerary: Your Perfect Road Trip Route (2025)

5 Day Madeira Itinerary: Your Perfect Road Trip Route (2025)

Off the coast of Morocco, strewn in the Atlantic Ocean amidst its wild winds, you’ll find the Portuguese island of Madeira. Here, you’ll find a diverse landscape — laurel forests, sheer cliff faces, towering waterfalls, and stunning beaches — that makes the volcanic island of Madeira the perfect destination to visit any time of the…

Renting a Car in Portugal: 13 Tips From Someone Who Lived There!

Renting a Car in Portugal: 13 Tips From Someone Who Lived There!

Exploring Portugal on a road trip is one of the best ways to discover the country and reach remote places you wouldn’t otherwise visit. Despite its small size, Portugal overdelivers everywhere: stunning coastal and mountainous landscapes, cities out of a storybook, and picturesque villages tucked away and seemingly untouched by time. Since I lived in…

7 Things to Do in Peso da Régua, Portugal: A Lovely Alto Douro Town

7 Things to Do in Peso da Régua, Portugal: A Lovely Alto Douro Town

While all of the Douro Valley is picturesque and stunning, special recognition goes to the lovely town of Peso da Régua in the Alto Douro (‘high Douro’). This lovely winemaking town is a key stop on any Douro Valley visit, whether you’re taking an extended road trip around the region or just popping over for…

7 Best Douro Valley Winery Hotels & Quintas to Stay In

7 Best Douro Valley Winery Hotels & Quintas to Stay In

Immersing yourself in the beauty of the Douro Valley is best experienced through a stay at one of the quintas, the famed Douro Valley winery hotels. These traditional Portuguese wine estates offer more than just accommodation; you get to live and breathe the wine culture of the Douro Valley as these properties are also working…