A new year always feels like a fresh start, and for us, it’s bringing new projects, new ideas, and a new chapter for our blog. With a...

In the daily life of this season, pomegranates are hung, birds sing a different tune, walnuts dry in the sun, cooked quinces fall apart...

We are now entering the next phase—rethinking the space, honouring its history and original design while shaping it for a new chapter....

As winter draws near, the monumental orange tree in the garden stands heavy with promise, its branches laden with the glow of a plentiful...

In a house with a garden, life finds a gentler rhythm. The days unfold at nature’s pace, with plants needing care, drawing you closer to...

In the simplest things, there is profound beauty—a shadow dancing with the curtain movement, a beam of light slipping through the...

Moving to a place steeped in history, connected to the remarkable people we have been fortunate to encounter on this new journey....

Taking the time to meet people, volunteer at social and cultural events, and stay open to new encounters has led us to new connections...

In a magical valley nestled within the São Mamede Natural Park, we found our dream—a ruin waiting to be reborn. Surrounded by ancient...

Our adventures in São Mamede Natural Park have led us to discover enchanting bathing spots, perfect for the upcoming hot summer days....

Our decision to embark on this Portuguese journey was also feed by a desire to draw closer to family. Plans were in motion to reunite, to...

In the span of just 20 days, our journey has been a whirlwind of experiences. Some moments have been marked by chance encounters, while...

Amidst the cobblestone streets of Castelo de Vide, a vibrant tapestry of sound envelops the air. Hundreds of people join in a cacophony...

Amidst the rugged paths strewn with the scent of Gum rockrose, Patrick was our steadfast companion on long walks through rocky terrain....

The need to fuel our car brought us to the border with Spain, the rugged peaks of rocky formations greeted us with the graceful flight of...

Through winding roads and open highways, Neko, our faithful feline companion, journeyed with us in Vasco, our trusty car, as though it...

In the vast expanse of the sapphire sky, a castle perches proudly on the horizon. Here, amidst the clouds, we wander alongside our faerie...

Swinging by the Necropole wondering if laughter is adequate Watching Silver Herron's nesting in gigantic eucalyptus trees Walking along...

Under the embrace of the sun's warm rays, spring arrives, bursting forth with life. Its gentle touch settles slowly, transforming a space...

A Portuguese Pause is good... As a word play on the timeless melody of Amália Rodrigues' "Uma Casa Portuguesa," we named our digital...