Portugal

It is probably no coincidence that I have already written more than 30 (!) blog posts from Portugal here – and yet I have known the country for a few years only. Meanwhile, I speak Portuguese fluently and am happy to know friends all over the country. My travel posts will let you in on the magic that this country in the far west of Europe radiates at literally every step.

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Algarve in winter: Travel tips for visiting Loulé, Tavira & Sagres (with baby).

by Elena 1 February 2020

The Algarve in Portugal. What comes to your mind? Summer, sun, beaches, golf and likely, mass tourism? Luckily, I can…

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Travel Tip Portugal: Why Évora is worth the visit from Lisbon.

by Elena 20 January 2020

“Évora is, in my eyes, the most beautiful town in Portugal”, says Beatriz, as we meet her and her husband…

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Lisbon. In winter. With baby. Travel tips & photos that will have you pack your bags!

by Elena 10 January 2020

3 January, 2020. Liam is but seven months old. And about to board the first plane of his life. To…

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Creative Culinary Travel Tips in & around Porto

by Elena 6 April 2017

Porto. No longer do I feel like a visitor there. Rather, like a “temporary citizen“. “Bem-vinda em casa, Elena!”, my…

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City Trip to Lisbon: Adegga Wine Market & Season’s Greetings from Portugal

by Elena 13 December 2016

Lisbon. “Do you still need some travel tips & ideas for your visit in town? I have been in Lisbon…

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The other Portugal: Singulartrips, Serra da Estrela & sweet moments of seduction in Porto.

by Elena 18 August 2016

Portugal. “When I get on a plane and arrive in Lissabon three hours later, I do feel just the same:…

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Women Walking The Way: Insights & Inspiration from the Portuguese Camino.

by Elena 15 August 2016

“It’s a kind of magic …” Magic. Magic! Well yes, walking the Camino is full of magic. And partly so, because…

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Pilgrims on the Portuguese Way of St. James: Food & Accommodation in Portugal.

by Elena 13 June 2016

“The Way is tough .. The Way is rough .. The Way is … exactly what you make of it.” Like…

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Preparing for the Way of St. James in Portugal & Galicia: 10 Travel Tips for getting on your Way.

by Elena 10 June 2016

“I’ll be gone, then …”. Word by the famous German comedian Hape Kerkeling, whose Camino tales have in part inspired…

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Porto’s High End: Luxury Travel Tips from Portugal.

by Elena 20 November 2015

I have told you about my many love affairs with Porto. I have told you about its beautiful people, hidden spots…

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