Renting a Car in Portugal: 13 Tips From Someone Who Lived There! [2024]

Renting a Car in Portugal: 13 Tips From Someone Who Lived There! [2024]

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 [2024]

7 Things to Do in Peso da Régua, Portugal: A Lovely Alto Douro Town [2024]

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…

13 Perfect Things to Do in Porto at Night [2023 Nightlife & Activity Guide]

13 Perfect Things to Do in Porto at Night [2023 Nightlife & Activity Guide]

Porto is Portugal’s second-most popular city, right after Lisbon, and as such, it offers plenty of tourist attractions, museums, and exciting nightlife options.  The charming Portuguese city sits on the bank of the Douro River and is best known for its colorful historical center, Port wine cellars which bring in delicious wine from the Douro…

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!

Picture this: warm sandy beaches, striking natural beauty, and gorgeous coastlines as far as the eye can see. If this sounds like a dream come true, then read on, and learn about one of Europe’s most perfect summer vacation destinations, the Algarve. The Algarve is the southernmost region of Portugal and the country’s most popular…

13 Lively Things to Do in Lisbon at Night [2023 Night Out Guide]

13 Lively Things to Do in Lisbon at Night [2023 Night Out Guide]

With its charming historical neighborhood, iconic canary-yellow trams, and gorgeous miradouros, the lovely city of Lisbon now attracts travelers from all over the world.  I was lucky enough to live in Lisbon for over two years, and during my time there, I experienced practically everything this vibrant city can offer! One of the things the…

The 7 Best Madeira Hiking Tours: Rabaçal, Pico Ruivo & More

The 7 Best Madeira Hiking Tours: Rabaçal, Pico Ruivo & More

From rugged mountain peaks that jut out from the island’s topography into the clouds to the emerald-green valleys teeming with waterfalls and springs, Madeira’s landscapes are perfect to explore by foot. But hiking in another country can occasionally be a little intimidating. Whether it’s navigating the signage system, figuring out public transportation or driving, or…