WillMay 22, 20201 min readCovid-19 and campsitesThe latest information from the Portuguese government is that camp sites can open providing social distancing is practiced and that...
WillJul 15, 20191 min readFree camping in PortugalOne of the most common questions we get concerns where to camp in Portugal. Now there are many excellent campsites throughout Portugal...
JacApr 25, 20191 min readThe historic shops of LisbonShopaholics must go to Lisbon. The city is full of hidden gems that you won't find anywhere else. If you spot a fabulous art deco facade,...
WillFeb 17, 20193 min readVisiting the palaces and castles of Sintra- a strategyLocated just to the West of Lisbon the hill town of Sintra was once the Summer refuge for the Royal Family escaping the oppressive heat...
WillFeb 17, 20192 min readHow far is far enough? "How many miles should I plan on travelling each day?" While we understand the urge to want to see everything really the best VW...
WillFeb 17, 20193 min readMaintenance on the roadThe one inescapable fact regarding our vintage VW busses is that they are old and come from a different era of both driving and, as we...
WillMar 23, 20181 min readLooking for photo opportunitiesToday we were looking for some locations to take some more shots of Tinkerbell. The historic old lanes near Sintra are a tight fit but...
WillFeb 20, 20181 min read Hiking today high above GuinchoAnother stunning day in Portugal, today we are hiking high above the beach at Guincho. Praia do Guincho is one of the closest beaches to...
WillFeb 16, 20181 min readNazaré: Great waves todayNazaré was going off but our local waves were too big to ride, stunning day for February A lovely day down at the beach today, bracing...