Something for everyone at Buçaco national forest in central Portugal
Whether you’re after a fairytale palace, war museums, magnificent views, an old convent or a wander through Portugal’s finest collection of national and imported trees,...The post Something for...
View ArticleAutumn at the Botanical Gardens in Coimbra
The summer sun is still going strong in Portugal but the leaves are starting to change colour and evenings are getting shorter and cooler, reminding...The post Autumn at the Botanical Gardens in...
View ArticleWhy the Algarve is more than just a great beach destination
If you’re thinking of visiting the Algarve, my insider tips might come in handy before you book your trip. When to go to the Algarve...The post Why the Algarve is more than just a great beach...
View ArticleVideo: How to spend a day in Lisbon
I found this great little video by Ruben Alonso today. In three minutes, he takes you on a one-day tour of the some of the...The post Video: How to spend a day in Lisbon appeared first on Julie Dawn...
View ArticlePhoto Essay: Geometry in Lisbon
Lisbon’s Oriente train station is more than just a transport hub; it’s stunning architecture of glass and metal is worth a visit just for fun....The post Photo Essay: Geometry in Lisbon appeared first...
View Article6 things to see and do in Elvas, Portugal
I’d been curious about Elvas ever since I picked up a brochure at Lisbon’s annual tourism show. The people on the stand may have been...The post 6 things to see and do in Elvas, Portugal appeared first...
View ArticleNow you can see all that Coimbra’s National Museum has to offer
Or at least you will be able to after 11th December 2012 when, after years of extensive remodelling work, the 100-year-old Museu Nacional Machado de...The post Now you can see all that Coimbra’s...
View ArticleThere’s no such thing as sexy toilet paper!
Calling coloured toilet paper sexy has to be the daftest idea I’ve come across in a long while but the silliness doesn’t end there. As...The post There’s no such thing as sexy toilet paper! appeared...
View Article5 reasons to visit Coimbra’s Museu Nacional Machado de Castro
Some of you may recall that Coimbra’s national museum has recently opened its doors to the public after years of renovation. As promised, I called...The post 5 reasons to visit Coimbra’s Museu Nacional...
View ArticleJoana Vasconcelos brings modern art to Ajuda Palace in Lisbon
Following my recent post introducing you to the Portuguese contemporary artist, Joana Vasconcelos, I have since been to her latest exhibition at Palácio Nacional da...The post Joana Vasconcelos brings...
View ArticleWhy the Roman ruins of Conímbriga are worth visiting
The ancient city of Conímbriga in central Portugal is one of the best Roman ruins I’ve ever visited. It’s so good I’ve been there twice...The post Why the Roman ruins of Conímbriga are worth visiting...
View ArticleMaking the most of Melgaço
The village of Melgaço is almost as far north as you can get in Portugal and is only separated from Spain by the River Minho....The post Making the most of Melgaço appeared first on Julie Dawn Fox in...
View Article10 Things to see and do in and around Viseu
Viseu in central Portugal is such a lovely place, it’s been voted ‘Best city in Portugal to live in’. Twice. I won’t be moving up...The post 10 Things to see and do in and around Viseu appeared first...
View ArticlePort wine tasting, a traditional and a modern approach
If you’re travelling to Porto, the chances are you’ll be trying some of Portugal’s delicious port wine during your stay. I’ve been to many port...The post Port wine tasting, a traditional and a modern...
View ArticleWhy the Gulbenkian is one of Lisbon’s highlights
I’m lured to Lisbon fairly regularly for a dose of culture, great restaurants and nightlife to balance out my peaceful village life in central Portugal....The post Why the Gulbenkian is one of Lisbon’s...
View ArticleThere’s more to Lisbon’s National Pantheon than celebrity tombs
The National Pantheon never made it onto my lists of things to see and do in Lisbon. I only visited it because I was practically...The post There’s more to Lisbon’s National Pantheon than celebrity...
View ArticleNeverending Lisbon Story Centre
Actually, it’s not that bad but I did find the pace of the interactive Lisbon Story Centre frustrating at times. Unlike a static museum where...The post Neverending Lisbon Story Centre appeared first...
View Article9 Things To Do When You Visit Tavira In The Eastern Algarve
Tacky tourist traps make me want to run screaming back to the countryside. Thankfully, Tavira has managed to avoid such horrors despite being in Portugal’s most... The post 9 Things To Do When You...
View ArticleFigueira da Foz, Beyond Its Massive Beach
Figueira da Foz, aka the Queen of Beaches, has been a popular Portuguese holiday resort for over 100 years, hence the number of holiday apartments and... The post Figueira da Foz, Beyond Its Massive...
View ArticleWhat’s So Great About Guimarães?
Quite a lot, actually, which is why I’m always happy to spend time there. Centuries of history spew forth from every nook and cranny of Guimarães’ enchanting... The post What’s So Great About...
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