Travel notes from a local
Places, routes and practical ideas for travellers who want to go beyond the obvious.
10/02/2026
The Portugal most travelers never see… Portugal Expert® February , 2026 magine discovering Portugal with a Private Driver Guide who designs the entire journey just for you. At Portugal Expert®, every Private Tour and Multi-Day…
Read the story
04/02/2026
Portugal Expert® February , 2026 Why a Tailor-Made Multi Day Tour Multi-Day Tour Is the Smartest Way to Explore Portugal When planning a trip that includes several destinations, one question often comes up: day tours…
Read the story
29/01/2026
Discover Portugal Your Way — Beyond Lisbon and Sintra Portugal Expert® January , 2026 Portugal is much more than the postcards everyone already knows Portugal is much more than the postcards everyone already knows. With a…
Read the story
17/01/2026
Discover Portugal the Elegant Way Portugal Expert® January , 2026 Luxury • Family Travel • Cultural Heritage Exploring several regions of Portugal deserves more than disconnected day tours. With a tailor-made multi-day private journey by Portugal…
Read the story
08/01/2026
Portugal Expert® January , 2026 Why Booking Tours with Local Guides Is the Smartest Way to Travel (And Why Big Platforms Can’t Compete)In today’s travel world, it’s tempting to book tours through large platforms or…
Read the story
22/09/2025
When using the Turismo de Portugal logo is a “Red Flag” Portugal Expert® September , 2025 If you see only a flashy logo but no registration details, take it as a warning sign. Travelers, beware…
Read the story
28/07/2025
Portugal Expert® July , 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025 I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been recognized as a ‘Travelers’ Choice’ 2025 by Tripadvisor. This is the highest honor bestowed by the millions of real…
Read the story
07/06/2025
Portugal Expert® June , 2025 Portugal is not just Lisboa and Sintra Today I had to do a tour of Lisboa, and it wasn’t easy to do a quality tour… Too many people everywhere, queues…
Read the story
18/05/2025
Cabo Espichel Portugal Expert® May , 2025 A Meeting Between History, Nature and Mystery Located on the western coast of Portugal, in the Sesimbra region, Cabo Espichel is one of the most impressive and iconic…
Read the story
01/03/2025
16 Years of Passion for Personalized Tourism Portugal Expert® March , 2025 An Unforgettable Journey I am celebrating 16 years of working as a Driver Guide, providing personalized and unforgettable experiences to my clients. Every…
Read the story
31/01/2025
Portugal Expert® January , 2025 Monsanto The Most Portuguese Village in Portugal In the heart of Beira Baixa, Monsanto stands out as one of the most charming and authentic villages in Portugal.Known as the most…
Read the story
30/01/2025
Portugal Expert® January , 2025 Bucelas: Capital of Arinto Capital of Arinto and Wine Treasure Bucelas, a small parish located in the Lisbon region, is a true paradise for wine lovers.Known as the capital of…
Read the story