Welcome to Casa Valhal, a rustic 3 bed schist house, located in the village of Vinhó, a few minutes...
Welcome to our little village of Vinhó which is situated in the parish of Vila Cova de Alva, in...
6 years ago today my amazing mum passed away at the age of 66. I lost my hero and...
Today is not only Shrove Tuesday but also Carnival Day in Portugal so we are celebrating with Gluten Free...
I decided to start a new gardening post (From seed to feed) for 2021. If you have read my...
As well as too many oranges we also have too many lemons, well my neighbour does anyway. I’m tried...
The weather has been really wet and windy recently which has resulted in so many oranges falling off our...
Curious clouds, serene sunrises, sensational sunsets, radiant rainbows, fabulous fog, mystical mountain mist and spectacular storms. I love Portuguese...
In Portugal the equivalent of a MOT is called an IPO (Inspecção Périodica Obrigatória). It’s an annual inspection for...
Today is New Year’s eve and our 12 month milestone. It is really weird to think that we have...
My family Christmas was cancelled just hours before my children were to board the plane from Bristol to Porto....
Celebrating a Covid Christmas This is going to be our first Christmas in Portugal. Easyjet cancelled so many of...
Immaculate Conception Day (8th December) Today Portugal celebrates its National public holiday: Immaculate Conception day otherwise known as the...
Restoration of Independence Day (1st December) Today Portugal celebrates its National public holiday: Restoration of Independence Day. Portugal commemorates...
I have always wanted to try making my own body and hair products at home but have never really...
Today (1st November) is All Saints’ Day and a National Public Holiday here in Portugal. All Saints’ Day is...
Halloween is not widely celebrated in Portugal and will never have as strong a tradition as the U.S.A or...
Park Life On a recent trip to Coimbra we discovered two wonderful city parks. Parque Manuel Braga is a...
Where there’s a Will there’s a relative (ha ha) We made U.K wills a few years ago before we...
Mission and History of the Botanical Garden The Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra, founded in 1772 by...
Termas de Luso (Luso Thermal Spa) Termas do Luso (Luso Thermal Spa) is located in the parish of Luso,...
Now that we have settled into Portugal life I thought it was about time I joined a class or...
A snipet of History Buçaco National Forest is an ancient, arboretum in Luso, a protected area located in Serra do...