Posts Tagged ‘Portugal’

My lovely experience on the Douro river vegan cruise

In November 2019 I decided to go on the Douro river vegan cruise. It was a very last minute decision to celebrate my 35th birthday there. Alone, without family and friends… but I kind of needed a new adventure after spending a few weeks at home dealing with my grandpa’s loss. After finding out they [...]

Posted on 06 Dec 2019 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in cruise, Europe, food, Portugal, Slovakia, travel

Road trip through Portugal’s cities and coastal life

Portugal is a country which offers up an interesting conundrum. Do you choose a city break or head for the beaches to enjoy the coastline? With coastal roads that offer such a spectacular drive, the best way to explore Portugal is to hire a car and treat yourself in some of the most fun driving [...]

Posted on 27 Jun 2013 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in adventures, Europe, Portugal, tips, travel

Where to stay in Espinho – Hotel Solverde Spa & Wellness

When I visited Northern Portugal for a few days back in September 2012 to attend TBU conference, I stayed in Hotel Solverde Spa & Wellness for 2 nights. Right, it was during our interesting Geo and Medieval tour with some more bloggers when we had a permanent laugh. We were all really happy to stay in [...]

Posted on 13 Oct 2012 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Europe, hotels, photo, Portugal, press trip, spa, travel

Real Medieval in Santa Maria da Feira

On our second day of Geo and Medieval tour in the Northern Portugal, after visiting the Paper Museum in Paços de Brandão, the bus drove us to the building of the old Convent of Santa Maria da Feira. There we learned there was a convent in 1560 which is now a church and a museum. The [...]

Posted on 12 Oct 2012 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in castles, Europe, photo, Portugal, press trip, travel, video

Geo and Medieval tour in the Northern Portugal – day 2

After the first day of our Geo and Medieval tour in the Northern Portugal when we stayed in Hotel Solverde Spa & Wellness for the night, we also could have delicious breakfast in the same hotel. As I really cannot survive without food for longer than 3 hours, I woke up at 8am (way too early again) [...]

Posted on 10 Oct 2012 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Europe, food, photo, Portugal, press trip, tips, travel, video

Port wine in Taylor’s Wine Cellars

It is no secret that I never could get used to drink wine and since 2009 I don’t drink alcohol at all. But when on our first day of Geo and Medieval trip close to Porto we took a wine tour, I was more than happy.Why? I found it to be one of the most [...]

Posted on 24 Sep 2012 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Europe, food, photo, Portugal, press trip, tips, travel

Geo and Medieval tour in Northern Portugal – day 1

After my first travel conference ever – TBU (8th and 9th September 2012 in Porto, Portugal), we took 2 days around Porto area to explore it better. Our trip was mostly focused on Geo and Medieval in that area. It was 6 other amazing bloggers with me and our tour guide Pedro. Our first stop was [...]

Posted on 19 Sep 2012 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in adventures, Europe, nature, photo, Portugal, press trip, tips, travel

Traveling with kids in Lisbon

Lisbon is an exciting city to visit and if you’re taking a vacation as a family, you’ll find plenty of great activities that kids will enjoy within the city. In fact, you’ll find that the entire city is really child friendly. Restaurants often offer special child-size portions, reduced price tickets for children and younger children can often [...]

Posted on 02 Sep 2012 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Europe, Portugal, tips, travel

Summer in Lisbon – enjoy Portugal in the summer months

Summer is a wonderful time to rent one of the Lisbon apartments so you can kick back and enjoy some relaxation. While doing so, you can definitely enjoy this area at any time of year, the summer months are sure to offer plenty of fun in the sun. To help you make the most of your trip, [...]

Posted on 08 Jul 2012 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Europe, Portugal, tips, travel

Every place has something special

If you tell me there is a place in the world where you would never go because it is ugly, or nothing to see and do there, I would strongly disagree with you. Logically some places are more beautiful than the others, true, but in my humble opinion every single city, town, village, forest, desert, [...]

Posted on 19 Dec 2010 by Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler in Africa, Europe, nature, photo