You might be surprised to hear that the first 48 hours are the most important days of your entire trip. It starts with you landing exhausted in a place where you might not speak the language and are probably not familiar with the customs. Poor planning is the breeding grounds for pure frustration. This is […]
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I’ve heard people rave about the Algarve Region of Portugal for years. The sunshine, the beaches, the food all sounded so enticing. So after 4 visits to the other popular regions of the Portugal, I had to go see what the hype was all about. Here’s the honest, unfiltered truth about Portugal’s sunny southern coast
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Planning a wine trip to Europe usually brings two destinations to mind: France and Italy. For many wine lovers, wine tasting in Europe is the dream. Maybe you’ve pictured yourself in world’s most famous Tuscan vineyard, glass of Chianti in hand or perhaps wandering through Bordeaux on the grounds of a historic châteaux. Whatever the dream,
Wine Tasting in Europe: Why Portugal is the Perfect Dupe for France and Italy Read More »
Every country has one or a few dishes that have somehow become synonymous with the country. Widely promoted as “must try”. The locals produce them in large quantities and every tourist makes it a point to try them. Go to any market and you will find them greeting you upon entry. Two items on my
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Portugal is only about 35,655 square miles. That just slightly smaller than the state of Indiana, but packs a punch when it comes to what you can experience in this beautiful country. Nature, wine, beaches, city escapes, you can find it all right here. Combine the manageable size with an average temperature of 75 °F
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So you’re thinking about driving your way through Portugal. Why not! This is a really great way to see all of the sites that are typically overlooked when you are air hopping from one city to the next. Here I will give you my top reasons to do it and provide a few insights on
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