Travel trends for 2025
Detour destinations, all-inclusives, trips to ‘reconnect’ with nature and our ‘inner selves’, looking for natural phenomena, drawing inspiration from films and series for the chosen destination. There are many trends…
The Mold Problem: How to get rid of excess humidity at home
Portugal in winter. High humidity or excess moisture can damage materials or cause health problems. Learn how to keep humidity at the right level in your home. See the best…
The Mold Problem: Damp houses and poor insulation
Damp, leaks and poor thermal insulation are problems that affect the majority of houses built in Portugal, especially buildings from the 60s and 70s. Houses that are cold in winter…
Portugal and Spain want to eliminate borders to promote inland tourism
The aim is to “realize that things can also happen in this type of territory”. Portugal and Spain have joined forces to hold the 1st World Inland Tourism Congress in…
The best Bolo Rei Christmas cake in Portugal has been found
The scrambled version of the typical Christmas cake was the winner of the 13th edition of the “Best Christmas Cake in Portugal” competition. Loved by some, hated by others, bolo-rei…
Portugal is among the least prosperous countries in Europe
Portugal is among the least prosperous countries in Europe and it only just manages to outperform the East. In the 2023 ranking Portugal is in the second half of the…
Can a car owner be fined for having poor upholstery?
Yes, it seems a car owner can be fined by authorities for having the upholstery in poor condition. In November 2021, a report was shared on X about a situation…
Secret 6: A vineyard, a winemaker, a producer, a soccer player
Costa Boal and Francisco Costa have just launched a new edition of Segredo 6, from the 2019 harvest. One of Portugal’s best red wines. There’s a good reason to paraphrase…
Kiosk or nightclub? Las Ganas, the “kioscoteca” in Lisbon
The project of four friends was born in the Vale da Montanha Urban Park. There you can drink cocktails, snack and dance until you forget the stress of work. In…
Açorda Alentejana: Portugal’s Yummy Traditional Bread Soup
Açorda Alentejana is a traditional Portuguese soup from the Alentejo region, known for being a comforting and tasty meal. Ingredients: Coriander – Pennyroyal – Garlic – Coarse salt – Olive…