Joanne

If you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing location far from the Algarve party resorts of Albufeira where you can experience the beauty of the Algarve, you have to visit Carvoeiro. While this former fishing community is small in size, you’ll be amazed by the incredible things to do in Carvoeiro. Read more…

If you’d like to take a daytrip from Lisbon, Sintra has to be your first choice! Sintra is less than an hour from Lisbon but on arrival, you feel like you’ve entered a different world. This is a world of old castles, colourful palaces and mysterious, myth filled gardens. Whether Read more…

One of our favourite experiences in Lisbon was exploring the amazing local Portuguese restaurants. With seafood being included in so many Portuguese dishes, it’s no surprise that many seafood restaurants in Lisbon made it to the top of our ‘must try’ list. And most of these were actually Alfama restaurants! Read more…

Whether you’re staying one day in Lisbon or many, you’ll want to fit in as many amazing Lisbon activities as possible. We’ve created a list of fantastic and fun things to do in Lisbon to help you plan your Lisbon holidays. We also travel with three teens so our recommendations Read more…

Are you wondering how to get to Belem and what to do in Belem once you’ve arrived? Well you’re definitely not alone. Along with a day in Alfama, a day enjoying all the great things to do in Belem is one of the top things to do in Lisbon! While Read more…

When planning to visit Lisbon, along with a day in Belem, one absolute ‘must-see’ destination is Alfama. Located on a steep hill, there are so many things to do in Alfama Lisbon that it can easily take an entire day to explore. If visiting Lisbon with kids, even they will Read more…