by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 | Andalusia, Destinations, Europe, Spain, Travel Guides, Weekend Getaways
The first thing you notice in Andalusia isn’t just the warmth of the sun — it’s the rhythm of life built around food. Long lunches stretch into the afternoon, evenings begin late, and meals are rarely rushed. Here, eating isn’t just about nourishment. No, it’s a...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Northern Portugal, Portugal, Weekend Getaways
At Quinta D’Origem, the focus is on both wine and olive oil. The whole spirit of this place is on paying a tribute to the ancestors of this vineyard. Located in the Douro Valley, this place is a nice and quaint family-owned winery. Being part of the UNESCO world...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Northern Portugal, Portugal, Weekend Getaways
Have you ever met a person where you feel like you are welcomed and like you have come home to family? To us, that was our feeling when we met Luis. He owns this place with his sister and they are keeping their father’s dream alive. Gueda wine make its own wine...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 5, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Motorhome, Northern Portugal, Portugal, Road Trips, Weekend Getaways
During our first trip to Portugal, we had the Douro Valley on our bucket list. However, we ran out of time and ended up just driving through this magical place. In 2022, we were back and this time – we made sure to explore this place as it should be explored. We...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 7, 2026 | Destinations, Europe, Poland, Weekend Getaways, Zielona Gora
Wine in Poland. Is that really a thing? Well, indeed it is and we went there to explore and to learn more about wine tourism in Poland. One of the things we got to do was to visit the Saint Vincent winery. They are all about making great Polish wine. And so far, they...
