by janecanapini | Jan 29, 2017 | Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Portugal
Portugal’s Algarve coast is arguably one of the most breathtaking stretches of coastline in Europe – so Henk and I absolutely had to see it on our first visit to the country. But ‘seeing the Algarve’ is like saying you want to ‘see the Grand Canyon’ while visiting the...
by janecanapini | Jan 14, 2017 | Events & Festivals, Portugal
There’s a saying in Portuguese that goes: “Tao Fadista quem canta como qum sabe escutar”, meaning “A Fado singer sings like someone who knows how to listen”. Having learned about Fado while researching our trip to Portugal, I was...
by janecanapini | Nov 4, 2016 | Attractions, Portugal
When Henk and I first decided to visit the city of Braga in Portugal, it was because of its nickname, “the Rome of Portugal”, and because our timing coincided with the Braga Romana festival that the city holds every year to celebrate its Roman heritage....
by janecanapini | Oct 29, 2016 | Events & Festivals, Portugal
It’s no secret that travel is my passion. But many people may not know that I have another obsession that I take almost as seriously: I love to dress up in costume whenever the occasion arises. Fortunately, visiting other countries offers plenty of excuses to...
