Ana Veiga 
Two questions we’ve been asked a surprising amount of times from international visitors are “Is Nando’s Portuguese?” and “Can I find a Nando’s in Portugal?”. If you’re reading this from Portugal, you might also be curious as to what Nando’s is and what all the fuss about. First, what is exactly is Nando’s and why …
We think Faro is the perfect introduction to the Algarve and maybe even Portugal. Although it doesn’t quite have hidden gem status, Faro is the often skipped over capital city of the Algarve. The airport is located on the outskirts and because of this Faro is often quickly left behind by tourists heading to the …
A common question among arrivals to Portugal is can you drink the tap water? It’s a simple answer, yes you can. Nearly anywhere that visitors to Portugal are going to visit, it’s safe to drink the tap water. The tap water in Portugal is safe to drink, routinely tested, and follows very high standards for …
If you want to explore more of Portugal, then often you’ll need the flexibility of renting a car. Beyond the major cities and well-travelled locations, you’ll quickly feel that sense of discovery. Small town charm, authentic food, and even lower costs! Unfortunately, in many of these smaller towns and even cities public transport can be …