Vinho Quente – Portuguese Mulled Wine
For those of us from cooler climates something synonymous with the cold weather, dark evenings and Christmas markets is a mug of hot red wine. That’s Mulled Wine for the…
Flamingos in the Algarve: Where to Find Them
To newcomers to the Algarve it’s often a surprise that you can find Greater Flamingos here. Amazingly though, there’s actually several places you can catch these incredible birds in the…
Where to Find the Best Pastel de Nata in Porto
Pastel de nata! The famous custard tart that’s associated with a particular café in Lisbon. So why’s this list called the best Pastel de Nata in Porto then? Well, Porto…
The Portuguese Flag: The History Hidden Within the Flag of Portugal!
It's one of those things I see almost daily, whether it's being flown by patriotic locals, posted outside government buildings, or even on TV when watching sports. You’ll see the…