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“Seasing” the day with a boat charter in Gdansk
Going on a boat charter in Gdansk might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of going to the Polish city. However, there are a lot of nice waterways in Gdansk...
We found the best tapas in Olhao
Tapas in Olhao? Who does not love tapas? Well, we do! A lot! And we found a true gem in Olhao that we fell in love with and that is worth writing a post about. This place is not...
What to expect at the sand sculptures festival in Portugal
Sand sculptures. Think of Madame Tussauds. But instead of wax, think sand. The Sand City in Pera, Algarve is a paradise for everyone. If you end up leaving there without being...
Finalist in momondo Open World Awards 2018
Open world awards 2018. momondo (the travel site) sent us an email and let us know that we are finalists in their competition Open World Awards 2018. This really means the world...
Soar above Lisbon city center at Santa Justa Lift
Santa Justa Lift. If you are in the city center of Lisbon you can't miss this place. It is also called the Carmo Lift (probably because you get a good view of the Carmo convent...
Decapitated head in Lisbon – for real!
Decapitated head. The head of Portugal's last serial killer. If that is something you want to see, head to Lisbon. And yes it is a real head. Instead of pickles in a jar - here...
Pasteis de Belem – Only place to get the real Pastel de Nata
Pastel de Nata. It's a Portuguese egg tart pastry that is somewhat the national pastry in Portugal. And there is a place where it all started. Today you can buy the Pastel de...
Skip the line at Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon
Jeronimos Monastery -This is one of Belem's absolute highlights. You can't miss it because there are always super long lines of people there - waiting to get in! The Jeronimos...
LXFactory – The coolest place in Lisbon
LXFactory. Imagine an old factory ground. Imagine that it was abandoned for years. And finally imagine a group of creative people that decided to make this place their own with...
Visit Taberna da Rua das Flores for some tapas and wine
Since we are spending more than six months in Portugal, we got to have family visiting. My mom flew to Lisbon and met us there and we had ten days of exploring and fun. One day...
Lisbon Story Center – Your first stop while in Lisbon
Anyone that comes to Portugal can't miss hearing about one of the most devastating earthquakes. The Lisbon earthquake that happened on November first 1755 changed the city (and...
Oceanarium in Lisbon – Aquarium that you need to visit!
We have been to loads of oceanariums over the years. Some of them feel like it is all about exploring the fishes and animals for our amusement. Some of them feel like they are...
How to do laundry in a motorhome?
Somehow, this question is one of the first things that pop up when we tell people that we are living full-time in a motorhome. And come to think of it - it is a valid question....
Visit an awesome store in Lisbon
Do you fancy sardines? If yes then this is the store for you. If no - this is still a store for you. Maybe you won't be doing a lot of shopping here if you don't like sardines...
Spend a night at a Palace in Estoi, Portugal
If you find yourself in Faro, Portugal, you might want to take a trip to Estoi. It takes about 20 minutes by car to get there but there is also public transportation that can...
Visit Armona Island for some great relaxation
There are several islands that you can get to from Faro and Olhao. If you want to visit Armona Island you want to go from Olhao. Armona is both carefree and car free and we can...
Get your Mexican fix at this restaurant in Olhao
If you are anything like us - you love Mexican food and can't get enough of it. And am I the only one to notice that most of the Mexican restaurants are colorful and just have a...
The Solidarity museum – An important part of Polish history
I am born in the eighties and I have some family in Poland. One thing that I remember is that my uncle was trying to explain to me about the solidarity. I was to young then. And...
Get a great Pizza in Olhao
Fancy food is always a pleasure to eat. Pizza is not often considered as fancy food. However, it is the worlds best comfort food. At Pizza na Pedra you get an amazing pizza but...
To do in Faro – Your complete guide to Faro, Portugal
Faro is a popular town in the Algarve. They have an airport and the city has a lot to offer. We have explored the city of Faro and presented a complete guide to you on what to do...
One of Sopots Best restaurants – Restaurant Bulaj
Have you ever hear the saying "don't judge a book by it's cover". Never has that been so true as when it comes to the Restaurant Bulaj in Sopot. If you didn't know that this is...
The most amazing fishing village – Carrasqueira
It's funny how different people can see the same thing through different eyes. And different eyes that show a completely different thing depending on who's looking. My eyes...
The beaches of Faro
Even if Faro is not the first town to be connected with the thought of beaches, you might be surprised if you give them a chance and visit some of them. Faro has five different...
Visit the Ilha Deserta – The deserted Island outside of Faro
The first word that comes to mind is paradise. And for sure you can say that Ilha deserta is a part of Paradise. The island is also called Barreta and it is a part of the Ria...
Ria Formosa – the natural park of the Algarve
Ria Formosa is a natural park in the Algarve that stretches over several cities. It took us a while before we understood how big this area actually is. But it is an amazing place...
Visit the Old Town in Faro, Portugal
Most cities that you visit have an "old town". It is like they have two city centers - one that is older (and often most popular) and one that is more modern. However, in Faro...
Algarve Live Science Center in Faro
This is a small place. However, don't let the size fool you because this place has much to offer and you can learn loads of things here. This is an interactive place in Faro. A...
Eating amazing Surf and Turf in Faro
I love me some good steak. This is a treat that I allow us to have when we visit restaurants. Other than that we usually don't buy the steaks due to our economy. So far we can...
Pokemon Go in Portugal and my first EX-Raid – EVER!
Pokemon Go - the magic game that keeps me walking for hours on end. People that know me know that I love to Pokemon and people that don't know me - well now you know. I love...
Visit The Island of Culatra and Farol from Olhao
One minute you are in Faro or Olhao, Portugal. About 20 minutes later you are at the Ilha da Culatra or Culatra Island as it is called in English. You can get to the island from...