Best views in Portugal

Top Ten Things to Do in Lisbon and Sintra

1- The vintage tram 28 (Martim Moniz to Campo de Ourique) You must have seen pictures of the tram carts dotted around social media and the internet. A quaint yellow tram that screeches and rattles...

Best Viewpoints (Miradouros) in Lisbon

Nothing beats seeing the city from above and in Lisbon, thanks to its hilly structure, we are lucky enough to enjoy quite a few of the scenic viewpoints! They are popular both with tourists and...

Mescla Restaurant – Where Tradition Meets Innovation in Porto, Portugal

Tucked away along a string of buildings, a newer establishment, Mescla Restaurant is a hidden gem that perfectly blends Portuguese tradition with global influences. We found this restaurant by...

Cockburn’s Port Lodge – A Journey Through Time and Flavor

My husband and I enjoy a glass of port now and then, but we had never visited a port house or done a port tasting and guided tour in Portugal. We decided it was time to remedy that. If you're a wine...

Spending Time in the Palácio do Freixo in Porto, Portugal

Facing the banks of the Douro River, the Palácio do Freixo is a national monument that tastefully combines the modern comforts of a 5-star hotel with the elaborate grandeur and detail of...

Buddha Eden Garden in Portugal

The Buddha Eden Garden, is categorized as “wine tourism” and is located on the Quinta dos Loridos wine estate, about a 15-minute drive from Óbidos, Portugal in Bombarral. The Quinta is...