Where is the beach on Google’s Pixel 2 XL Living Universe home screen? Portugal!

Google has chosen a Portuguese beach as home screen for their newest smartphone family Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.

The new Living Universe beach home screen has Praia do Barranco in Lagos, Algarve, Portugal, as one of the main … Read More

The video of the new world surf record at Nazare!

Nazare was once more the stage of the world record of surfing the biggest wave ever ridden! Benjamin Sanchis is the hero of the moment and the video is truly impressive. Nazare, home of records!

On December 11th, Benjamin Sanchis … Read More

Mariza – a symbol of Fado

Mariza is one of the most worldwide acclaimed performers of the World Music scene. Mariza, the fado singer who has Africa in her veins

Mariza was born in 1973 in Mozambique. At the age of 3 she came to Portugal, … Read More

Weather in Portugal

Weather in Portugal is one of the country’s highlights that attracts tourists from all over the world. How does the weather in Portugal varies?

Although Portugal’s climate is famed for offering plenty of sunshine and wonderful temperatures all year round, … Read More

Top 5 deserted beaches in the Algarve

No, there is nothing wrong with this post title. There are a few deserted beaches in the Algarve even during summer. Here are my favourite ones. 5 deserted beaches in the Algarve I treasure

When thinking about the Algarve in … Read More

Ribeira d’Ilhas, surfers best kept secret

Ribeira d’Ilhas is, by far, the most famous surf spot of Ericeira, the only World Surfing Reserve in Europe. Ribeira d’Ilhas, the surf spot in Ericeira

Located 3,5 km (about 2 miles) away from Ericeira,Portugal, Ribeira d’Ilhas beach is famed … Read More

The most awesome library in the world is Portuguese!

Mafra National Palace library was considered the most awesome library in the world by the Book Riot website. Portugal has the most awesome library in the world

The American website Book Riot elected Mafra National Palace Library has the most … Read More

University of Coimbra – more than just a school!

University of Coimbra is more than a symbol of the city, is one of the Portuguese academic tradition strongholds. And, trust me, it is well worthy of a visit. University of Coimbra is honoring Academic excelence since 1290!

University of … Read More

Berlenga Island, a Portuguese natural paradise

Are you looking for a perfect hideaway, where nature protection is the main concern? Then you should head to the amazing and unique Berlenga Island. Berlenga Island

Berlenga, actually named Berlenga Grande, is the main island of the Berlengas archipelago, … Read More

Top things to do in Porto

Many have been asking me about the best things to do in Porto. Well, the answer isn’t easy as Porto is a fascinating place. However, here are my favorite things about the capital of North Portugal. My top 10 things … Read More