University of Coimbra Photo Guide

I already had the opportunity to write about the University of Coimbra, back when it was recognized…


Coimbra Fado

Whoever came up with the expression "one does not listen to Fado, one feels Fado" must have spent a…


Life of the Students of Coimbra (Photo Essay)

Being a former student of the University of Coimbra myself, I felt compelled to publish a post…


Best Restaurants in Coimbra

Now that the restaurant and eating out scene in Coimbra is on par with what a modern traveler is…


The Portuguese Travel Cookbook Video

“The Portuguese Travel Cookbook” shows you the Portuguese way of saying “I Love you” through food.…


The best fish in the world comes from Portugal (extended version)

This an extended version of the "Best fish comes from Portugal" video, I did for APTECE.…


The best fish in the world comes from Portugal

The abundance and high quality of the fish caught in Portuguese waters are directly correlated to…


Aveiro in Centro de Portugal

Situated close to the very northern border of the Centro de Portugal region, Aveiro is a surprise…


BioRia in Centro de Portugal

The BioRia, the lagoons and wetlands, waterways and canals, marshes, meadows and salt flats, which…


Maritime Museum of Ilhavo

Everywhere you go in Portugal you will encounter the national dish of 'bacalhau' (dried and salted…


Vista Alegre

In 1824, just outside the town of Ilhavo on the outskirts of Aveiro city, and in close proximity to…


Aveiro Ovos Moles

It is quite possible that you could spend your entire lifetime eating your way through foodstuffs…


Oeste in Centro de Portugal

Oeste in Centro de Portugal, with its long golden coastline, its centres of profound historic…


Areias do Seixo Hotel

The first thing to caress your senses as you step from your vehicle is the heady cocktail of sea…


Berlengas Islands in Centro de Portugal

The Berlengas Islands in Centro de Portugal are a group of craggy rocks jutting precariously from…


Obidos in Centro de Portugal

On first sighting, the town of Óbidos comes as another of those Centro de Portugal classics; a…


Peniche in Centro de Portugal

At the seaside town of Peniche in Centro de Portugal, fishing boats own the seas and seagulls own…


Nazare in Centro de Portugal

Just outside the pretty seaside town of Nazare in Centro de Portugal, 90 minutes north of Lisbon,…


Tomar in Centro de Portugal

The first thing you pass on your journey to the Templar city of Tomár, 60 kilometres east of…


Alcobaça Monastery in Centro de Portugal

If you plan to visit the magnificent Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaça give yourself plenty of…