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

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