• Ponte de Lima: Portugal's Oldest Town and Two Beautiful Nature Walks

    Ponte de Lima: Portugal's Oldest Town and Two Beautiful Nature Walks

    The next two days were spent exploring Braga and the more touristy Guimarães, known as the “birthplace of Portugal”. I had already visited both cities in December 2024, and you can read about them in my previous blog post, A Magical Visit to Braga and Guimarães. However, it was really...


  • Exploring the North Coast of Portugal: Viana do Castelo, Apúlia & Barcelos

    Exploring the North Coast of Portugal: Viana do Castelo, Apúlia & Barcelos

    Northern Portugal’s coastline surprised us far more than we expected. During our road trip between Porto and Braga, we explored Viana do Castelo, Barcelos, Parque Natural do Litoral Norte, the famous windmills of Apúlia, and the ancient hilltop settlement of Castro de São Lourenço. In this post, I share our...


  • The Perfect North Portugal Road Trip – Cities, Nature & Food

    The Perfect North Portugal Road Trip – Cities, Nature & Food

    Northern Portugal is one of the most underrated regions in Europe for a spring road trip. With historic cities, beautiful beaches, mountain landscapes, excellent food, and relatively short driving distances, it turned out to be the perfect destination for our family trip. As every year, children in Belgium have a...


  • Heritage and Holidays: A Magical Visit to Braga and Guimarães

    Heritage and Holidays: A Magical Visit to Braga and Guimarães

    While visiting friends in Pedralva, exploring Portugal’s third-largest city was a must. Our journey began with a bus ride, and we arrived near the beautiful Park Avenida Central, where a charming Christmas market awaited us. The park was adorned with festive decorations, immersing us in the holiday spirit. We decided...