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An afternoon in Tapada de Mafra
During the pandemic, we managed to take a quick trip to Tapada de Mafra and saw incredible animals up close in the open air in this enclosed forest. It was a delightful experience with my curious little one!
5 days in Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Vilamoura and Loulé
We spent New Year's Eve 2020 to 2021 in the Algarve and even with the cold, we really enjoyed Quinta do Lago and the surrounding area. The place is great!
5 days on the Alentejo Coast
Car route along the Alentejo Coast, passing through Vila Nova de Milfontes, Zambujeira do Mar, Porto Covo, São Torpes and much more.
1 day exploring Amado and Bordeira beaches in the Algarve
Many beautiful photos of Amado and Bordeira beaches, as well as the road between them, as well as restaurant and parking tips.
A day at Lagos Zoo
Our trip with the little one to Lagos Zoo during a trip to many beaches in the Algarve and Alentejo.
Sagres, Cape St. Vincent and Martinhal
We drove around the Sagres region, and despite the wind, we loved the place! The landscape is breathtaking with the cliffs in the sea. I recommend it!
Luz, Burgau and Salema beaches
We spent 3 days exploring these beaches and loved EVERYTHING, even the cold sea water! Picturesque villages and paradisiacal beaches, the perfect combination.
Troia, Comporta and the Carrasqueira Stilt Wharf
We quickly passed through Troia, Comporta and the Cais Palafítico da Carrasqueira while the little one napped in the car. Check out the photos!
Ferryboat from Setúbal to Troia
The first leg of our 9-day trip along the Costa Vicentina was the ferry from Setúbal to Troia. What a spectacular view!
9 days driving along the Costa Vicentina
In the middle of the pandemic, we traveled to see the beaches of the Algarve and Alentejo on the famous Costa Vicentina. Each one more beautiful than the last!
1 day in Peniche and the Berlengas Islands
We left Cascais for Peniche and took a boat to visit the famous Berlengas Islands, which are Portugal's best-kept treasures.
1 day at Tambor Rural Theme Park
We took a day trip from Cascais to this park full of toys and animals and it was a hit with the little one!
1 day in Mafra
We visited the beautiful Mafra Palace and the Jardim do Cerco, next to it, and then had a wonderful lunch with a view of the sea!
1 day at Figueirinha Beach, Setúbal
We spent a super pleasant day on a paradisiacal beach 1 hour from Lisbon that looks more like the Caribbean. What a wonderful trip!
6 days in Itacimirim and Guarajuba, in Bahia
I'm glad we spent those days in Itacimirim and Guarajuba in Bahia before the pandemic started. It was crucial for my sanity!
5 days at the Hotel São Moritz (Nova Friburgo/RJ)
We traveled to Brazil in December to enjoy Christmas with most of our family and decided to spend New Year's Eve 2019/2020 there again.
1 day at Badoca Safari Park
We spent an interesting day at Badoca Safari Park, in Alentejo, and the safari on the little train was the highlight of the trip!
1 week at the Country Club Hotel – Vila Galé
We spent 1 week with our almost 2 year old son in the middle of summer at this hotel and I have shared many details about our stay.
4 days in Tavira, Altura and Isla Canela
We spent 4 delightful days in May 2019 getting to know Tavira and Altura in the Algarve and Isla Canela in Spain with my mother-in-law and the baby!
4 days in Teresópolis (RJ)
Our 2018/2019 New Year's Eve was in Teresópolis with part of the family and lots of fun in the pool and with the hotel's animals.