Is it sad that I have NEVER heard of Tobago until it popped up on Sunwing‘s “Black Friday Vacation Deals” advertisement? Once I researched its location I knew this was going to be our 2020 winter vacation spot. Why? Because my sister-in-law and I were looking for an Island that was HOT HOT HOT, and boy did we get it when we chose Tobago as our destination. Is there such as thing as TO HOT? Maybe
Hello out there! Sorry it has been a while and I PROMISE I wont take as long as a break as I just did. I was off work for the COVID-19 Pandemic and had all sorts of extra time on my hands (and this is how live ~ laugh ~ e amar was born) and have since started back to work. I have been trying to find a balance between continuing to blog, work and
Lisbon (Lisboa) is Portugal’s capital and largest city. This is where I arrive and depart from every time I go (as my parents live in central Portugal its the easiest – you can also fly internationally into Porto or Faro). Lisbon deserves MULTIPLE posts, so lets start with WHY Lisbon is a must visit destination. From its history, nightlife, traditions, modern architecture, colourful streets, and even nearby beaches, it defiantly has something for everyone. It
Mira de Aire is a small town about an hour out of Lisbon. Nestled between mountains, it is home to one of Portugal’s 7 Natural Wonders: Grutas de Mira de Aire. Portugal has tons of underground caves, most are open to the public, accompanied by a guide, some even have halls inside to host events – like the caves of Mira de Aire! Yes you read that correctly there is a HALL that you can
Nazaré, Portugal — a place I visit EVERY time I am in Portugal. I have never been to Portugal and not visited Nazaré. If your in Lisbon, Nazaré is the perfect beach getaway from the big city (even if you go there off season its still a place to visit, you may get lucky and see a pro surfer ride an unbelievable wave!). It only takes 1 hour and 25 minutes to get there (from
Living in Canada, winters are COLD! The snow is beautiful but after a while of cleaning it off my car the warm ocean air starts to call my name. As the saying goes, “you always want what you cant have,” that goes with me and snow I enjoy seeing it but I also miss warmth when its hear. This is why my family and I usually choose a warm destination to travel to in the winter months.
The town where my parents live is part of the municipality of Batalha, therefore; it is only fitting that we visit the Monastery of Batalha when in Portugal. This building has amazed me from the first time I went to it as a little girl, only to take in its Gothic architectural detail and appreciate the hand carved stones and history of the location the older I got. The Monastery of Batalha was added in
It is only fitting I start my blog with the spiritual city of Fátima for two reasons. First, its the week of May 13th – a major week in Fátima as its the first sighting of Our Lady of Fátima to the Three Shepard Children back in 1917, although; this year it has been sad to see videos posted from family on how empty the streets are due to COVID-19. Second, my parents town is
Portugal has always been a top travel spot for my family and I growing up. My parents were immigrants from there and we went back practically every-other summer to visit family, each year we got to experience a bit more of the beautiful country. I would spend most of my summers riding down the small streets and walking along the sidewalks made of calçada (Portuguese stones), often creating beautiful pieces or art. Going to the
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