Portugal’s longest road, the N2, (or Nacional 2), runs from Chaves, just below the northern border of the country, all the way to Faro on the south coast. It’s one of only three roads in the world to cross the entire length of a country, the others being Route 66Read More →
I’ve lost count of all the road trips in Portugal that I’ve done over the years. While I certainly enjoy car-free city breaks and day trips, I’m usually keen to explore further afield in order to get to know a particular area. Given the limited public transport in rural areas,Read More →
If you’ve ever needed medical treatment while on holiday, had to cancel your trip at the last minute due to illness or had your luggage stolen from a train station, you’ll know how important travel insurance is. Even more so if you are not entitled to any form of reciprocalRead More →
Travelling safely during a pandemic means that we have to be more concerned than ever about hygiene and safety, not just our own, but in the places we visit and stay overnight. It’s important to know how to check whether the accommodation you are considering is doing all it canRead More →
October 2nd, 2020 Read on for information about the situation in Portugal regarding Covid-19 and international travel. My intention is to update this article when I hear of significant changes so I’ll change the date accordingly, which will allow you to see how current the information is. Borders, flights andRead More →
Since the beautiful island of Madeira has so much to see and do, and is very varied for such a small landmass, it’s important to pick the right base so that you can make the most of your time. I’ve made it easier for you to choose where to stayRead More →
I’ve visited the Douro Valley countless times and every time I go, I learn, see and experience something new. On this occasion, instead of the small groupDouro Valley tours I’d previously tried, I decided to go for the private wine tour experience to see how it differs from small groupRead More →
Much of the Douro Valley’s tourism is currently centred between Lamego and Pinhão but the wine-producing activity extends way beyond the Douro River, to the town of São João da Pesqueira and beyond. The small town in the hills to the south of the river, after which this Douro sub-districtRead More →
Update, 4th July 2020: Please see my more recent article for the latest status update. Since I wrote my last update on the COVID-19 situation and when it will be possible to travel to Portugal again, things have been going more or less according to plan. On the whole, theRead More →