Why Go To The Lisbon Oceanarium? A fun way to spend a few hours when it’s too hot or raining or just for something different to do, head to Lisbon’s Oceanarium. Probably best to avoid weekends and if, like me, you are allergic to children, probably best to...
Since we are living in Portugal we thought it would be a good idea to recount our adventures in an occasional series we call Portugal Day Trips. We will be continually adding to this feature, so please check it out and if you have any suggestions for more out of the...
One fun Portugal Day Trip, less than an hour’s travel away from downtown Lisbon and our home is the charming small town of Mafra, a lovely place to spend a few hours enjoying a coffee and a Pastel de Nata while admiring one of Europe’s largest and most...
To see more images of the Battle of Vimeiro click here or on any image. See also: Portugal Day Trip: Giant Puppets in Alcobaça What to See When You Visit Evora, Portugal Visit to Aveiro, Agueda, Costa Nova and Barra Portugal Every summer in the tiny village of...
To give my photography a different perspective a few months ago I bought a new DJI Mavic Pro drone. Even though I loved my “old” DJI Phantom 2, it was occasionally a bit quirky, and it required a lot more concentration while flying. DJI Mavic Pro...
Less than an hours drive from Lisbon, Portugal is the ancient town of Obidos. Overlooked by a medieval castle, inside thick city walls, lies an impressive labyrinth of cobblestoned streets, which are lined by grapevine and bougainvillea bedecked houses, tasty...
It isn’t only the French that have a love affair with snails. As summer arrives in Portugal, locals anxiously await the time when the “Há Caracóis” signs are posted outside of their local restaurants announcing “There are Snails.”...
Ahh, Zurich: the perfect combination of ultra-modern city living and small town charm. This fashionable city is a hotspot for expats, ranked second in the world when it comes to quality of living. Benefitting from Switzerland’s highly efficient transportation system,...
