Travel notes from a local
Places, routes and practical ideas for travellers who want to go beyond the obvious.
15/11/2024
Ameijoas à Bolhão Pato Portugal Expert® November , 2024 A simple recipe with the maximum freshness of clams A dish that originated in the Estremadura region, the story goes that this dish was created in…
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13/11/2024
Aveiro Portugal Expert® November , 2024 Aveiro: The Portuguese Venice and Its Wonders Known as the “Venice of Portugal,” Aveiro is one of the country’s most charming cities, combining history, culture, and natural beauty in…
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12/11/2024
Lousã and the Schist Villages Portugal Expert® November , 2024 Lousã is in central Portugal, and its main attraction is the Schist Villages. The mountain range of Lousã is in central Portugal, and its main…
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12/11/2024
Queijinhos do Céu, de Constância Portugal Expert® November , 2024 Queijinhos do Céu das Irmãs Clarissas Queijinhos do Céu de Constância: A Conventual Sweet with a Taste of Tradition Convent sweets have a special place…
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12/11/2024
Peneda-Gerês National Park Portugal Expert® November , 2024 The Peneda-Gerês National Park is classified as a national park in Portugal The Peneda-Gerês National Park is the only one classified as a national park in Portugal…
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01/11/2024
THA Nominee 2024 Portugal Expert® November , 2024 Travel & Hospitality Awards 2024 Travel & Hospitality Awards 2024Nomination Confirmation Travel & Hospitality awards is a global recognition programme for the travel industry recognising the very…
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26/10/2024
Olive Oil Museum in Belmonte Portugal Expert® October , 2024 The Olive Oil Museum The Olive Oil Museum occupies the space of the old Belmonte olive press, which was in operation until 1995. Its aim…
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18/10/2024
Alheira Portugal Expert® October , 2024 Origin Associated with the Jews in Trás-os-Montes t is said that the origin of alheira dates back to the end of the 15th century and beginning of the 16th…
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16/10/2024
Sítio da Nazaré Portugal Expert® October , 2024 Sítio da Nazaré is an area of the city of Nazaré Sítio da Nazaré is an area of the city of Nazaré, known for its breathtaking views…
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30/09/2024
Guimarães Portugal Expert® September , 2024 Guimarães: Cradle of History and Charm of Portugal Guimarães is a city that carries the title of “Cradle of the Nation”. Located in the north of Portugal, this charming…
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27/09/2024
Guides and… Portugal Expert® September , 2024 The difference between a Tourist Driver Guide and someone with just a Portuguese Tourism Registry Learn the Difference Between a “Portugal Expert” and a Guide Only Registered with…
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25/09/2024
Bacalhau Portugal Expert® September , 2024 From the North Seas to the Portuguese table The “original” or “true” cod is of the species Gadus morhua found in the Atlantic Ocean. The Gadus lives in the…
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