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Covid-19 and campsites
The latest information from the Portuguese government is that camp sites can open providing social distancing is practiced and that...

Will
May 22, 20201 min read
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Free camping in Portugal
One of the most common questions we get concerns where to camp in Portugal. Now there are many excellent campsites throughout Portugal...

Will
Jul 15, 20191 min read
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The historic shops of Lisbon
Shopaholics 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,...

Jac
Apr 25, 20191 min read
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Visiting the palaces and castles of Sintra- a strategy
Located just to the West of Lisbon the hill town of Sintra was once the Summer refuge for the Royal Family escaping the oppressive heat...

Will
Feb 17, 20193 min read
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How 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...

Will
Feb 17, 20192 min read
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Maintenance on the road
The 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...

Will
Feb 17, 20193 min read
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Looking for photo opportunities
Today we were looking for some locations to take some more shots of Tinkerbell. The historic old lanes near Sintra are a tight fit but...

Will
Mar 23, 20181 min read
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Hiking today high above Guincho
Another stunning day in Portugal, today we are hiking high above the beach at Guincho. Praia do Guincho is one of the closest beaches to...

Will
Feb 20, 20181 min read
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Nazaré: Great waves today
Nazaré 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...

Will
Feb 16, 20181 min read
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