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Thank you Universe, for hearing my pleas and sending me salad! This is the first healthy meal I’ve had in weeks. Mind you, there’s only one place in town that serves this kind of food, so I’ll be paying them a daily visit while here. I discovered Caldas de Rainha quite accidentally, but I’m happy to…

It was a nice, relaxed weekend, after moving accommodation once again on Friday. This state of affairs isn’t only a challenge to visitors to Porto. There was a young Portuguese couple staying at the same place, who was up from the center of the country looking for a flat; they’re moving here because the husband…

Have now moved across the river, which is infinitely quieter. I don’t mind it and the flat is perfectly located near all of the port lodges, and just a 5 minute walk to the river. Coincidentally, I’m right behind the only one that is owner by a Scot! Will have to pay a visit. In…

Spent the morning trying to find a longer-term place to rent in Porto, to no avail. Apparently the city is having a moment and is overrun with tourists. I’ve managed to sort myself two different Airbnbs until Monday, by then I will have to come up with plan B. I did have 1 really bright…

Had a brilliant day in Belem, despite the droves of tour groups taking over the place. Belem is a suburb of Lisbon, all of a 10 minute ride on the tram. For you history buffs, this is where Vasco de Gama set sail for India and the town chockfull of monuments to the Portugese martime…

I know that I haven’t mentioned food much so far, but that’s not because I haven’t been indulging! Because I have…there is so much fantastic food in southern Europe! My epic food journey began in Provence, where I enjoyed the freshest fruits and veg from local the farmers markets, that travel from town to town…

Gosh, I’ve been rather remiss in updating this blog..guess I’ve been having too much fun! Actually, the past few weeks has been quite eye-opening. At the moment, I’m relaxing at my cousin’s house in sunny Spain; being able to speaking frankly to someone with shared history and who has an understanding of familial and cultural…

10th September, 2018 Sitting poolside at my friend’s place in Provence; we took the pup on a morning walk, while it was still cool and now, the heat of the day is just starting to set in.  Took the train down from Paris on Saturday, picked up the rental car and headed south; I was…