The Açores is a small archipelago of nine islands nearly 1,000 miles off the coast of Portugal. It’s home to Europe’s most fascinating natural landscapes and it also happens to be where my family is from!
What is bacalhau? Bacalhau is codfish that has been salted and dried in the sun. This ancient preservation method allows the cod to be stored indefinitely at ambient temperatures, without the worry of bacteria or mold growing on the highly
During our time on the Açores island of Terceira, my brother and I visited Adega Simas, a small vineyard in the quiet town of Biscoitos. At this point in our trip, I was super ill but also determined not to
This post is an in-depth guide about everything that you need to know before climbing Mount Pico, the tallest mountain in Portugal! During my trip to the Azores islands this summer, my brother and I climbed the tallest mountain in
Portugal’s capital city, Lisbon, is one of my absolute favourite cities in the entire world. It's the most vibrant and charismatic corner of Europe. Great food, rich culture, perfect weather
If there is one thing to know about Portuguese culture, it’s that we LOVE our food. We’re proud of our culture and heritage, but especially boastful about our incredible gastronomy and world-class wines. The best way to experience Portugal is to
When I visited Portugal earlier this summer I pretty much ate my way through the country. I am of Portuguese descent, so I’ve grown up eating most of these foods, but eating them while in Portugal was truly something else. This
“Travel makes you modest; you realize what a small place you hold in the world.” Being in Sagres and seeing the sun dip down into the ocean that stretches on for miles and miles, I realized what this quote meant as
If you find yourself in Lagos, you absolutely must go on a kayak tour through the stunning caves and grottos along the coast line. Kayaking through the grottos gives you a much more unique vantage point than seeing them from
In Portugal, public infrastructure and environmental decisions are typically decided by a city council. However, in the picturesque resort town of Vilamoura, an outside company handles the city’s public areas and environment. This company is known as Inframoura and they