Author: Marlene Marques

  • International Sea Urchin Festival — A Special Taste!

    International Sea Urchin Festival — A Special Taste!

    The International Sea Urchin Festival has brought to Ericeira, Portugal, renowned chefs who have shown how versatile and delicious this product can be. Curious? Check out the post!

  • Herdade dos Grous — A Glass Full of Alentejo

    Herdade dos Grous — A Glass Full of Alentejo

    I knew the wines and decided to go see the property. Located in the heart of the Alentejo region, Portugal, I traveled to the Herdade dos Grous to taste their wines and see how they are made.

  • The Passport of Joana Duarte

    The Passport of Joana Duarte

    You know her from television and magazine covers, but what you may not know is that Joana Duarte is a tireless traveler. In a very relaxed conversation, the Portuguese actress and model opened her passport and shared with me some of her best (and worst) travel memories.

  • 7 Culinary Experiences That Will Make You Travel… Or Not

    7 Culinary Experiences That Will Make You Travel… Or Not

    Think of the strangest dish you’ve never ever thought of trying. Now know that there are travelers who have done so and survived to tell the story. I’ve challenged fellow travel bloggers to share their most incredible culinary experiences. Get ready… you’ll need to have the right stomach for what…

  • Sagres — Land of surf, and history

    Sagres — Land of surf, and history

    Sagres is one of the most beautiful places in southern Portugal. Facing the sea and the surf, there are other attractions worthy of a visit.

  • 6 romantic destinations in Portugal to go on a date

    6 romantic destinations in Portugal to go on a date

    Love is in the air! And to celebrate Valentine’s Day, I bring you six romantic destinations in Portugal that will conquer you from the first moment.

  • Dino Park – Portugal’s largest outdoor museum

    Dino Park – Portugal’s largest outdoor museum

    Are you a Dinosaur fan? Dino Park, in Lourinhã, has just opened its doors and is the place to go to meet the giants that populated the earth millions of years ago. No wonder this is the most significant outdoor museum in Portugal.

  • Travel destination by color

    Travel destination by color

    How about playing a game called “How Many” and choosing your next travel destination? I decided on 8 locations on the planet according to 8 colors. You don’t know the game, check out the article. If you already know… how many do you want?

  • A beautiful surprise called Aveiro

    A beautiful surprise called Aveiro

    I was in Aveiro for the first time at the end of 2017 and discovered a cozy city full of tradition and a very positive vibe. It was one of the surprises of the year.

  • Best Surfing Destinations for This Year

    Best Surfing Destinations for This Year

    This year, set out to find new surfing destinations. From the US, Central America, Africa or Asia, here are five surf trips that will make you never want to leave the water.

  • Espigueiros of Soajo – A Time Travel

    Espigueiros of Soajo – A Time Travel

    Portugal is full of incredible historical memories and rural elements that tell the history of the people. In the north of the country, there are structures that have resisted the passage of time. They are called the Espigueiros of Soajo.