Category Archives: Portugal – Europe

6 years of testing to find the perfect home

Posted on July 20, 2020 by simpletravelourway

We spent 2,250 consecutive days living in 388 different houses, apartments, hotels and campsites in our own country and around the world.  Who does this?  We are happy to say it was a wonderful travel opportunity. It was also a … Continue reading →

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Charming, scenic, and the food was delicious!

Posted on November 2, 2017 by simpletravelourway

We chose Tavira, Portugal for its perfect geographic location, wedged between our long stay in Lagos, Portugal and an upcoming visit to Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. Now that it was chosen, what did we really know about Tavira? We … Continue reading →

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Birds at the saltpans

Posted on October 29, 2017 by simpletravelourway

Even for experienced travelers, sometimes logistics, time, and energy expended for getting to a place is just not worth it. Doñana National Park in southern Spain is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its biodiversity and strategic location in … Continue reading →

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Snapshots from the western Algarve

Posted on October 25, 2017 by simpletravelourway

For years we read about travel destinations that appealed to us. The places we ignored were often overrun with tourists. For that reason, the Algarve region of Portugal ended up in our reject pile. How many times had we read … Continue reading →

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URBAN art in PORTUGAL

Posted on October 21, 2017 by simpletravelourway

That we were returning to Portugal surprised our friends. Here’s one of many good reasons for us to return: after traveling around the world, we think that no country surpasses Portugal for its street art. Our first visit to Portugal … Continue reading →

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Follow the Leader (in travel planning)

Posted on October 17, 2017 by simpletravelourway

When we travel, we usually stay at each destination for many days — often up to a month. It may surprise you to know that we don’t usually have much planned to do once we arrive. This may be backwards, … Continue reading →

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A quiet Portugal beach at the end of summer

Posted on October 13, 2017 by simpletravelourway

Everyone complained about so many tourists and crowded Portugal beaches in the summer. We were so thrilled to be  at sandy, pristine beaches in Lagos that the crowds seemed a small price to pay. We rarely sat on the beach … Continue reading →

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Treasure discovered by the ancient wall

Posted on October 9, 2017 by simpletravelourway

It was a treasure discovered by sheer luck – which happened on a hot day in Lagos, Portugal. The sun seemed to be following us without mercy as we walked on cobblestones through the old city. When we spotted one … Continue reading →

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Observations from a 17th century fort  

Posted on October 4, 2017 by simpletravelourway

Coming from the U.S., we’re always excited to visit anything old — especially castles, stone forts, and city walls. Lagos, Portugal has all three. Even though Lagos has a long history dating back to before the Carthaginians and going through … Continue reading →

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The most impressive viewpoint

Posted on September 30, 2017 by simpletravelourway

The winner is … Lagos, Portugal. In our travels, far and wide, we have never seen views like this. We had decided to walk one morning to the stretch of coast with the superlative views. Then the walk turned into … Continue reading →

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