Every holiday season, the Christmas Village in Vila Real de Santo António lights up the eastern Algarve with festive displays, activities, and is home to one of the most impressive nativity scenes in Portugal. Christmas Markets in Europe are a really big deal. There are huge ones all over, and…
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Off-Season in the East Algarve-Part 2: Olhão
If you missed Part 1, this series covers the off-season experience in the eastern Algarve, traveling from Tavira to Vila Real de Santo António, and what the region feels like without the summer crowds. Book your trip to the Algarve here Why Visit Olhão in the Off-Season Olhão is a…
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Off Season in the Eastern Algarve Part 1: From Tavira to Vila Real de Santo António
Why the Algarve Is a Favorite Travel Destination The Algarve has long been a popular summer vacation spot for Europeans and is quickly growing in popularity among Americans, and for good reason. The weather is beautiful, there are gorgeous beaches and lots to do. Whether it is nature stuff, sightseeing,…
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A Brief Look at Healthcare In Portugal for Expats
Healthcare in Portugal: What Expats Need to Know Moving to a new country means figuring out how everything works, and healthcare is usually one of the biggest questions. It’s also one of the things I get asked about most when people are thinking about moving to Portugal. The good news…
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Halloween in Tavira
What Halloween Looks Like in Portugal Halloween is not as popular in Portugal as it is in the U.S. or in some of the other places that celebrate it. But as more and more people move here, it has become increasingly popular. It is still mostly the foreigners who go…
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Quick and Easy Multi-Purpose Gluten-Free Dough Recipe
A Simple Gluten-Free Dough I Use for Everything I went to pastry school and also studied nutrition, so I naturally like to adapt recipes to make them both gluten-free and a little healthier whenever possible. Over the years, I have spent a lot of time experimenting with gluten-free baking, especially…
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Museu do Traje Part 2: Cork Museum and Outdoor Exhibits
Beyond the Costumes: Exploring the Outdoor Grounds and Cork Museum In the first part of our visit to the Museu do Traje, I focused on the costume collection and the fascinating history behind traditional dress. But there is much more to this museum than what’s inside the main building. The…
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Setúbal, Travel Guide: A Quick Visit From Lisbon
Why We Decided to Visit Setúbal Setúbal, Portugal, is an easy day trip from Lisbon that somehow still feels a bit under the radar. When we were apartment hunting, our realtor found us a place in Setúbal. It wasn’t our first choice, mostly because we didn’t know anything about the…
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Museu do Traje Costume Museum Guide in São Brás de Alportel: Part 1
How a Car Appointment Led Us to Museu do Traje When we had to take our car in for a service near São Brás de Alportel, we had no idea how we would spend our time while we waited. A quick search brought up the Museu do Traje costume museum,…
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I Made a Coloring Book!!!!
On sale now, click here to order A Year of Freedom, Creativity, and Figuring It Out My first year in Portugal has been not only a great adventure but also a year of self-discovery. I gave up my job and had the freedom to figure out what I wanted to…