If you’re a beach lover than you’re probably aware of the famous blue flag flying over many of the best beaches in the world. What is exactly is a blue flag beach? Each year the non-profit organisation the Foundation for Environmental Education award blue flags to qualifying beaches. These beaches must meet exceptional standards regarding …
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Porto, is widely considered Portugal’s second city and offers a very different experience to Lisbon. It is a historically rich and cosmopolitan city with an iconic location alongside the Douro river. For that reason, people are often looking for simple ways to travel to Porto. There are multiple reasons for travel to Porto from Lisbon, …
This question probably gets asked weekly and will often spur a heated debate. Why is it such a debate? Well quite simply, the popular areas of Portugal are filled with a mixture of expats, foreign tourists, and local tourists from all over Portugal. Who, understandably, bring and apply their tipping culture with them. This mix …
Read moreShould You Tip in Portugal? A Guide to Tipping in Portugal
If 2021 is anything like 2020 then you might be better off planning a staycation rather than a vacation or holiday. For those not in the know, what’s a staycation and what makes it different? The word is a portmanteau of ‘’stay’’ and ‘’vacation’’ and it’s all in the name. Literally, it means to stay …
Read moreA Portugal Staycation? Is 2021 the Best Year for a Staycation in Portugal?
