Portugal

Boxes of ripe, glossy cherries for sale at a local market in Alcongosta, Fundão, famous for the annual cherry festival in the Beira Baixa region of Portugal.

Is the Festa da Cereja in Alcongosta Portugal Worth the Trip?

I absolutely adore cherries and so I was excited to learn when we moved to Lisbon that Central Portugal, and more specifically the region around…

The historic Campo Pequeno bullring in Lisbon, Portugal, featuring red brick Neo-Moorish architecture and iconic turquoise domes under a clear blue July sky.

Lisbon in July: Fun Things to Do, See, and Eat

Are you wondering what it’s like to visit Lisbon in July? We moved to Lisbon in 2022 and have had the good fortune to experience…

Colorful moliceiro boats with painted prows docked on an Aveiro canal in front of traditional tiled and painted buildings.

25 Fun Things to do in Aveiro Portugal For a Long Weekend

Aveiro is often called the Venice of Portugal. Describing the city in these terms captured our imagination and put Aveiro near the top of our…

A row of ornate, multi-story historic apartment buildings in Lisbon featuring pastel facades, intricate wrought-iron balconies, and classical stone carvings under a bright blue August sky.

Lisbon in August: Fun Things to See, Do & Eat

Are you wondering what it’s like to visit Lisbon in August? We moved to Lisbon in 2022 and have had the good fortune to experience…

A view of the Coimbra city skyline from the Pedro e Inês bridge in Portugal. In the foreground, the bridge's railing features colorful, geometric glass panels in shades of green, yellow, blue, and purple. In the background, the historic city rises on a hill above the Mondego River under a bright, cloudy sky.

One Day in Coimbra: How to Plan a Quick Trip to Portugal’s University City

Explore Portugal’s beautiful and atmospheric university city in 24 hours.

Typical Lisbon street scene in March featuring a historic building with red geometric azulejo tiles, parked scooters, and a bright spring sky.

Lisbon in March: 32 Fun Things to See, Do & Eat

Are you wondering what it’s like to visit Lisbon in March? We moved to Lisbon in 2022 and have had the good fortune to experience…

A panoramic cityscape of Lisbon, Portugal, viewed from an elevated vantage point. The foreground and middle ground are filled with a dense cluster of traditional buildings with terracotta tiled roofs and colorful facades in shades of white, cream, pink, and yellow. A prominent building in the lower center features a blue-tiled facade and laundry hanging from its windows. In the background, the white twin towers and dome of the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora rise above the rooftops against a clear blue sky with scattered clouds. To the right, a yellow construction crane stands near the edge of the Tagus River, which stretches across the horizon. The scene is bathed in bright, warm daylight.

Lisbon in January: 29 Fun Things to See, Do & Eat

Are you wondering what it’s like to visit Lisbon in January? We moved to Lisbon in 2022 and have had the good fortune to experience…

Panoramic sunset view of the Ribeira district in Porto, Portugal taken from across the Douro River in Vila Nova de Gaia. The Dom Luís I Bridge is in the foreground.

Why Vila Nova de Gaia is a Great Home Base When You Visit Porto

Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal with a population in the city of around 250,000 people. Vila Nova de Gaia, across the Douro River,…

A massive mural on the LACS building in Lisbon, featuring a playful portrait of a man making a face, overlooking the riverfront in May.

Lisbon in May: 35 Fun Things to See, Do & Eat

Are you wondering what it’s like to visit Lisbon in May? We moved to Lisbon in 2022 and have had the amazing opportunity to experience…

Two pieces of luggage sitting on a concrete sidewalk outside an airport terminal. On the left is a large, teal hardshell suitcase with a textured surface and an extended silver handle. To its right is a smaller, dark blue soft-sided carry-on bag with several zippered compartments and an orange "Priority" tag attached to the top handle. The background shows the blurred glass doors and modern architecture of an airport entrance under bright, natural daylight.

Lisbon Airport Lost Luggage: How to Retrieve Your Delayed Bags

We’ve all been there. You disembark a flight and head to baggage claim. After a while, the belt starts turning and the crowds slowly start…

A colorful outdoor mural at the Festival de Observação de Aves in Sagres, Portugal, featuring illustrations of local birds like the European Bee-eater against a sunset coastal backdrop.

Sagres Birdwatching Festival: Birding & Beyond on an Algarve Road Trip

Imagine standing on dramatic cliffs at the southwestern-most point in Europe, the wind whipping through your hair as migrating birds soar overhead. The Sagres Birdwatching…