One week in Portugal – Best of Lisbon, Coimbra, Aveiro & Porto

February 4, 2019.Reading time 24 minutes.

Portugal has become a cool and trendy destination in recent years. The country has it all: mild climate, charming architecture, mouth-watering food, laid-back atmosphere and the ocean as a backdrop. When I started planning my trip I considered whether I should prepare for a long or short stay. However, I decided that one week in […]

3 days in Lisbon – How to Spend the Perfect Long Weekend

January 26, 2019.Reading time 22 minutes.

Planning a trip to Lisbon, Portugal? Here is an itinerary for a 3 days trip to Lisbon with things to do and see in the Portuguese capial. Ahh Lisbon! Overlooked for years, the Portuguese capital is now topping the list of places to visit. Last year, I visited Lisbon for the second time, first time being 10 years ago. I loved it so much that […]

7 Cool things to do in Aveiro: the Venice of Portugal

October 13, 2018.Reading time 18 minutes.

Colourful fishermen houses in Costa Nova - 2 days in Porto, Portugal

Canals, gondolas, lagoon and colourful houses… I could be describing Venice with these words but no, I am talking about Aveiro. Aveiro is a charming Portuguese city and one of the best alternative romantic destinations. Located in the west of Portugal, set along the lagoon of Ria de Aveiro, the town is known for its […]

One day in Coimbra, Portugal – Things to do & see

October 6, 2018.Reading time 14 minutes.

Beautiful colourful buildings city of Coimbra - One day in Coimbra

The first time I visited Lisbon was ten years ago. I wanted to explore and discover Central Portugal, a region often overlooked. After spending some quality time in Lisbon, I headed towards the beautiful Coimbra, one of the biggest city in the area. The town is slowing becoming more a more touristy thanks to “Universidade […]