All Work and No Play. This Ain’t No Holiday. It’s Meat-Free Monday
Dear Travel Diary, It’s a holiday today in the UK. Here in Portugal, there is no Easter Monday. It’s just a normal day and I work most days anyway.Read More…
Tag: Portugal
Aveiro: A Portuguese City with a Modern Feel and Gondola Rides
It was a nice warm day today. At one point the temperature reached 21degrees. I didn’t feel like being stuck inside all day so I took the train to AveRead More…
Having a Funicular Time in Porto (A Slow Roller Coaster Ride)
Dear Travel Diary, I went to Porto again today. When I visited last week, I concentrated on walking around and getting a feel for the city. When I Read More…
The Joy of an Englishman When He Finds Malt Vinegar Abroad
Dear Diary, I can’t believe it. For the first time in over two years, it appears I may be able to have some malt vinegar with my chips. In the URead More…
Rain and Hail Combination in Northern Portugal
Dear Travel Diary, Today, I saw something I’ve never seen before. I heard hail hitting the window of my room and when I went to take a look I saw theRead More…
I Enjoy the High Spots of Porto Without Getting High
Dear Travel Diary, Yesterday I took the train to Porto. I’ve been busy with work and it was the first chance I had to explore. One of the first thiRead More…
Francesinha: A Portuguese Dish with a French Influence
Francesinha is a Portuguese sandwich that is served in a dish and eaten with a knife and fork. It’s mostly served in the city of Porto and consists ofRead More…
Why I Decided to Leave the Netherlands and Start Travelling Again
I was born in England, but the Netherlands is the only place that ever really felt like home. Yesterday I left the house I’d been living in for nearlyRead More…