Travel to learn. Learn to travel.
The blood-red carnations inserted into soldiers’ rifle muzzles on April 25, 1974 lent their name to the day Portugal overthrew its dictatorship – the Carnation Revolution.
Portugal celebrated 50 years of freedom after the Carnation Revolution Read more
Despite the best efforts of many ancient cultures, you can’t take it with you – and if you were ever in doubt, the bones and stones of Evora will explain it to you.
Bones and stones of Evora explain: you can’t take it with you Read more
Arrrgghh (and don’t forget to roll that rrr)! Learning Portuguese is muito difícil. I rode a confidence roller-coaster after starting our advanced class in January.
Learning Portuguese: why cram irregular verbs into senior brains? Read more
After 20 months in the small town of Alcobaça, I still have “pinch me” moments when I thrill to the knowledge that we’re living in Portugal, in Europe. Let me take you on a walking tour to see the highlights.
Walking tour around Alcobaça, my adopted home town Read more