Unlike northern countries of Europe, the tradition of mushroom hunting is not as rooted in the south but there are some exceptions and you can still find regions with strong traditions of mushrooms hunting…
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Rota Vicentina, the best trail of Europe
Rota Vicentina is a network of trails extending 450Km from Alentejo to Algarve and since it’s opening it’s been widely considered one of the best, if not the best trail in Europe. Volunteering We…
Amazing secular holm oak tree in Alentejo
Holm trees are, together with cork trees and olive trees the most common tree in Alentejo and they are responsible for the unique ecosystem in the region. Much of Alentejo’sdelicate balance and biodiversity of…
A guide to Zafra, Spain. From a big mistake to a pleasant surprise
This trip started with a big mistake. I told Aiste and Lukas we were going to see a super cool castle, a castle that was so amazing that even famous tv shows were filmed…
A tour of Óbidos, the perfect little medieval town
Óbidos is one of those places that you fall in love with the moment you see it. Small enough that can forget about your car and walk around the romantic medieval centre and enjoy life….
Portugal off the beaten path
In the last 5 years tourism in Portugal has taken off, places that were once wild and mostly unknown are now full of people, and blog’s like ours play a big part of it by…
Do preschoolers still need a nap?
This is a topic that is very close to our hearts. I imagine that parents have different experiences and all children are different, but ours needs his sleep and, this year in school, naps are…
Praia da Rocha, Portimão. A true portuguese gem
We have been going to Portimão for a few years now as we have friends there, and to tell you the truth up until recently when we had our son, our visits to Portimão included…
Parque Biológico de Gaia – Best nature place near Porto
When travelling with kids you often feel that you need a rest from the thousands of tourists that flood the city centres, you’ll want to just walk in nature and enjoy some fresh air…
Trampoline park in Lisbon, our son’s favourite spot
If there is one experience our son just won’t forget it’s this day. The first time we came here he was 3 years old and we had a blast, but Aiste injured her leg…
Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum – Cascais, Portugal
Lukas has been asking to visit a lighthouse for quite some time but although there are plenty of lighthouses in Portugal not many are open to the public. Santa Marta Lighthouse is now a…
Pego das Pias | Best river beaches in Portugal |
Hidden away in rural Alentejo is a magical place that we had never heard of before. Pego das Pias was recommended by a follower and we are super glad and grateful for it. It’s…