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Last Updated on the 3rd of December, 2025 With its quays lined with restaurants and stunning viewpoints, Gaia is a must-visit for a trip to Porto. Vila Nova de Gaia boasts panoramic views of the Douro River, white sand beaches, and ancient monasteries, and is where the Port wine cellars were built in the 1700s. […]
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Last Updated on the 3rd of December, 2025 Located in northern Portugal, a few miles from the river’s mouth on the Atlantic Ocean, Porto is a wonderful destination for a European city break. It’s a hilly city with winding warrens of old lanes and charming riverside quarters where terracotta-tiled houses rise up from the waters of the […]
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Last Updated on the 4th of December, 2025 Portugal’s famous surf town, Nazaré, is known for its enormous waves breaking off its broad beaches. While some visit Nazaré to watch surfers test their limits on waves that race towards North Beach, others are not keen on water sports and will find several other things to do. […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of December, 2025 If you are willing to briefly wander away from Lisbon’s famous yellow trams and impressive architectural gems and jump on a train – think of it as a micro-adventure – you can visit one of the most charming coastal towns, where you’ll be warmly greeted by dazzling […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of December, 2025 The remote Portuguese island of Madeira is a place full of treasures, still unknown to the masses. It may be just 13 miles wide and 35 miles long. Yet, the autonomous Atlantic region of Portugal, situated over 1,000 km away from the mainland, boasts a diverse range of […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of December, 2025 There’s nothing like having your bags packed, boarding passes printed, and passports ready for the journey ahead! It made everything come into perspective, and it reminded me of how hungry my inquisitive mind, body, and soul were for new encounters. When summer days are numbered in Ireland and most of […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of October, 2025 There’s nothing like a great coastline to get me excited about photography. Whether it’s the seagrasses graciously swaying in the sea breeze, secret caves lying beneath the steep clifftops or the ocean that’s groaning and gasping through the storms, coastal adventures are a great way to soak in the […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of August, 2025 Despite so many new countries and places to see on this planet, we always find our minds drifting back to Portugal. I’m not entirely sure what it is that keeps dragging us back to this country, but one thing I am aware of is that coastal views, […]
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Last Updated on the 7th of December, 2025 All we ever wanted – for as long as I remember – was to drive along the Portuguese’s rugged West Coast with nothing but ocean on one side, with a few essential pieces of clothing in our backpacks, with no hotels to check in or out and […]
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