The journal
Routes, regions and practical notes for travelling with a little more attention.
Fine dining fans could spend the week knocking back degustation menus at Michelin-starred restaurants and emptying jugs of white sangria at beach bars priced for the British crowd. Me? With my tasca budget and Michelin palate,…
Portugal knows how to throw a brilliant party, and in 2026 these will be the biggest and best festivals and events to attend. Each year cities, towns and villages across Portugal play host to traditional celebrations,…
🔥 Food festival alert! 🔥 Chefs on Fire, the jewel in the crown of Portugal’s food festivals, is happening September 19 & 20 in Cascais, close to Lisbon. Some of Portugal’s most highly regarded and Michelin-starred…
From cultural tips to wearing the wrong shoes to avoiding scams, here are 14 of the biggest mistakes I’ve seen people make while visiting Portugal. Read next… 50+ essential tips (from a local) for your first…
One of my favourite experiences in Portugal was witnessing the Mordomia Parade where more than 900 women proudly marched by wearing the ornate traditional costumes from their village. While the poster of the festival of d’Agonia,…
If Mattel was to make a Portugal Barbie, the traje de Viana would be the costume. After the train passes Porto the hills turn green and we pass vineyards that line the tracks and corn fields…