If you´re like me, every good day starts with a good coffee. For me it means creamy foam and the right proportion of milkiness, coupled with sunshine and some minutes of silence to just sit, observe passers by and enjoy … Continue reading →

Hopping around Europe is easy these days. With many low cost carriers, and online flight search engines to find the cheapest flights, its also affordable. For many of us, getting on and off flights isn’t much different from getting on a … Continue reading →

Traditionally, Portugal isn’t really home to an array of vegetarian delights. When asking for a savoury vegetarian snack in a cafe, you may be asked “com fiambre e queijo?” meaning, “with ham and cheese?”. A slice of ham doesn´t really count as … Continue reading →

So you´ve come to Portugal and you want to try the local cuisine… However the menus rarely give descriptions so it can be a bit overwhelming. Here are a few of the popular Portuguese and Algarve dishes to put on your … Continue reading →

Lagos Portugal is a magnificent place with a lot of treasures waiting to be discovered. Here are five we recommend you don’t miss! 1. Praia do Pinhao  When you come to Lagos, its no doubt chilling on white sandy beaches … Continue reading →

Who else wants to sun bake in March!? Most of Europe has seeped into winter; the grey cloud cover and winter jackets have become all too familiar, and we´ve unwillingly accepted that we won´t be sporting a t-shirt and shorts for the … Continue reading →