Category: Enjoy Portugal
Belém, Portugal: A Perfect Day Trip from Lisbon
Hi friends! I’m coming to you from the mountains of Colorado, but I want to talk to you about Belém, Portugal. For those of you who don’t know, Belém actually means Bethlehem in Portuguese, so kind of a cool connection there. It is one of my favorite spots in Portugal, to be totally honest with…
Best Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Lisbon
We recently whipped up some of Portugal’s most famous desserts in the lovely kitchen of Natalier, a new hot spot in Lisbon that’s quickly gaining attention for its creative spin on the beloved pastel de nata. Some people think it is a disgrace to alter the classic tart, but I love this creative spin! Apple…
Four-Year Update On Living In Portugal as American Expats
August passed beautifully in Lisbon with fabulous coastal weather, plenty of tourists and most Europeans on vacation. August also marked four years of us living in Portugal as American expats. We arrived, fresh and naive, to a customs strike at the Lisbon airport in August 2021. Wow, so much has changed since then! I will…
Family Fun in the Sun: A Guide to Vilamoura with Kids!
The Algarve has been a family favorite of ours for a long time, and it’s easy to understand why. This sunny southern tip of Portugal hosts the waterparks, a favorite of ours, amazing cliff beaches, some famous sea caves and more! Ever since moving to Portugal in 2021, we’ve made one or two trips per…
Quinta do Pisão: Fun Day Out in Sintra as a Family
September in Lisbon always makes me happy. I am not a big fan of the heat and summer in Lisbon can get hot! It’s only fun for me when I get to head to the beach. I love the cool mornings, golden light and cool breeze that sometimes drifts into our windows. When I am…
Staying at Four Seasons Vilamoura as a Family: Magic in the Algarve
Ever since we started living in Portugal, we’ve had the mission of traveling throughout it and getting to know as much as we can. We fell in love with Portugal on our first visit in 2019, like so many visitors! We did not decide on that trip to move here, but we did have a…
Best Family Weekend Getaways in Portugal from Lisbon–Itineraries Included!
Living in Portugal has given us the opportunity to explore a lot of amazing new places, which is why we have the best family getaways in Portugal. We just celebrated our fourth anniversary, and I’ve loved all the exploring we can do! After years of full-time travel before moving here, our life is much more…
Best Beaches Around Lisbon for Families with Kids
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Marchas Populares in Lisbon: Fun Festival for Families
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Casa das Tílias: Authentic, Luxurious Taste in Serra de Estrela
We’ve got a few favorite spots around Portugal that we’ve found over the last four years since we moved here. We also have a lot more places to explore! However, Casa das Tílias made its way onto our list of favs recently when we visited Serra de Estrela. This area of Portugal, which has the…
