Our Journal

Stories from Portugal

Travel tips, hidden gems, and stories from our adventures across Portugal.

Plan the best day trips from Lisbon with practical advice for Sintra, Cascais, Evora, Obidos, Setubal, and when a private tour is worth it.

Compare the best day trips from Porto, from the Douro Valley and Guimaraes to Braga, Aveiro, Coimbra, and Gaia wine cellars.

The best time to visit Portugal is April, May, September, or October. Compare months, regions, crowds, beaches, wine travel, and route timing.

Plan a Douro Valley wine tasting trip from Porto with realistic timing, tour choices, winery expectations, transport advice, and local planning tips.

A practical guide to driving in Portugal, including road rules, tolls, parking, rental cars, US license questions, and when not to drive.

Decide how many days to spend in Lisbon with realistic two, three, four, and five-day plans, plus when to add Sintra or a wider Portugal route.

Choose the right Porto wine tour with Julia's practical guide to Gaia Port cellars, Porto food and wine walks, and Douro Valley day trips.