Afraid to fly? The idea of getting on a plane makes you sick? I can relate to that, I couldn’t stand the idea of getting on a plane until I was 27 and I decided to travel from Lisbon to Sydney! It can’t get more extreme than that. I know a lot of people are …
Live close to an airport? Then you must be used to the noise, vibration and all those things that come with living near a major airport like Kingsford Smith in Sydney. For an aviation lover like myself, it is great to be able to see planes every day. For ten years I sat at my …
Azores and its wines are still an hidden gem ready to be discovered. The archipelago has nine beautiful islands with lots to see and do, you have mountains, sea, the beautiful Lagoa das 7 Cidades (the 7 city Lagoon) which is one of the most famous tourist attractions of the region, and of course the …
Madeira fortified wine is one of the most famous wines in the world. It has centuries of history that shaped its taste and the way it is produced today. Madeira has several nicknames, some say it’s a beautiful garden others call it the Atlantic pearl. I would agree with both since this island offers a …
Algarve has wines too, even though the majority of people know this region for its beaches and tourist attractions. The region is located in the South of Portugal and it’s been long known as a tourism destination. In fact, due to the massive increase in tourism in the region, the vines were replaced by hotels …
The famous Alentejo wines are appreciated not only by the Portuguese but are loved by wine connoisseurs worldwide. The region is also famous for its exquisite gastronomy. Alentejo received a substantial amount of funding which allow them to improve production, which ultimately led to the production of some of the best Portuguese wines and with …
Discover Península de Setúbal (Setúbal Peninsula). This region is part of the geographic region of Estremadura and it is located south of the capital, Lisbon. Famous for its Moscatel fortified wine, the region has always played an important role in the history of Portuguese wines. Tourism is also a major feature of the region. The …
Once Ribatejo, now Tejo. This is another Portuguese wine region that suffered massive alterations to its production and as a result, got better wines and a different name. On a personal note, I must say that I disagree with the current name since Ribatejo is the name of this geographic region, and even the Denomination …
Lisbon, a wine region? Isn’t it Estremadura? In fact, this region used to be called Estremadura, just like the geographic region. It has a long history of wine production. However, until just over a decade ago, the wines produced in this region were not of the best quality. The region produced in great quantities but, …
Beira Interior, Távora-Varosa and Lafões is the name of a Portuguese wine region that speads out through Beira Alta and Beira Baixa. It is a beautiful region that offers you amazing landscapes, mountains and rivers, food and of course the wines. Each sub-region produces its own distinct wine and that adds to the diversity of …
