Author: Mike

Greece has always held a high spot on my list of places to visit! From my school days learning Greek mythology to exploring works by famous Greek writers and philosophers,

Preparation and Logistics The southernmost region of Portugal is called “Algarve,” which is silly since Algarve derives from an Arabic word meaning “The West.” By calling it “The Algarve,” you

Seville to the English, Sevilla to the Spanish, however you call it is a wonderful place to go to escape the rainy season of Braga. Despite boasting over 300 sunny

A few weeks ago, we set off on our biggest adventure of the year. We enjoy traveling by bicycle, also known as bikepacking. What better place to cycle than the

While not all about beer, this holiday was rather beer-centric at times 🙂 Most people will agree that Belgium and Germany make the best beer in the world. Many breweries

For Emi’s birthday, she really wanted to check out some of the caves in central Portugal. However, this part of the country in July is usually pretty hot and I

Last month we decided to vacation in Northern Galicia, Spain, specifically the town of A Coruña. Only a 2.5 hour drive from Braga, the northern coast of Spain is a

Emi and I recently moved in to our new apartment in the city center of Braga. This was our first time buying real estate in a foreign country and I

There are many transportation options to travel from Braga to Lisboa — bus, train, plane, or drive. We decided to drive despite the 28€ in tolls each way. We average

We are nearing our one year anniversary since taking the plunge and moving to Portugal. We have done a few short trips in Galicia, Spain and Northern Portugal, but nothing