When I was researching my trip to Portugal and wanted to explore beyond the mainland Portugal, I came across Madeira Island on the map. As a traveler blogger, the first thing I did was to see if I can find any Madeira blog that talks about the facts, and basics. Well, I figured I would …
300 days of sunshine, secluded beaches where your money goes a bit deeper than other European countries, are some of the reasons why you should visit Portugal ASAP.
How do you pick the best beaches in Algarve Portugal when there are over 100 beaches to pick from ? We did a lot of research and got great suggestions from our Airbnb host. Here I present my favorite list of best beaches in Algarve Portugal. Especially after being spoilt by the secluded beaches …
No question Algarve beaches are stunning, but there are some hidden gems in the Alentejo region.
When we went to apply for Siddharth’s passport at USPS, the clerk at Post Office commented that she wants to save money to visit Portugal. And went on to tell us about the religious significance of the country. Until that time, visiting Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga was not in the agenda for us. …
Read moreBom Jesus do Monte in Braga, Portugal – Must Visit Sanctuary
Peneda Geres National Park in Portugal is the only National Park in the entire country. If you happen to be in Portugal, especially Douro Valley or Porto, I highly recommend adding a couple of extra days to enjoy camping and hiking in Peneda Geres National Park. As we wrapped up the road trip to Douro …
Read more11 Gorgeous Options for Camping at Peneda Geres National Park
After a day in Lisbon, we rented a car (give yourself a few hours to rent the car. They work at a slightly slower pace), and headed north. If you are renting a car in Portugal, take the toll pass with the rental car company. It’s a nightmare to pay manually and there are tons …
Read moreDouro Valley – Sweetness of Port wine in the air !!
In no time, we hit the streets of Lisbon equipped with “Here We Go” gps app, and a tentative plan in mind to see the highlights. We just had given a day to the city before driving to the country side in search of nature. And it is more than enough in my opinion. First …
Read moreLisbon in a day. Pickpocket attempt and sore legs !