Lately - August.

1. Day in Lisbon exploring the University Botanical Garden | 2. Sunny pool day | 3. Beautiful view from my house | 4. Furry friend I met when I went for a walk | 5. Afternoon exploring the mountains | 6. Grapes from my grandma's farm.

Roadtripping - Alentejo & Algarve.

After our last exam, my friends and I begin our roadtrip. This was something we had been talking abou all semester but we were always dubious if we would actually do it. We eventually pulled off this 10 day trip and it was truly awesome!

We left Lisbon and headed to Montemor-o-Novo, where one of the girls live. It was her birthday next day and she wanted to spend it with her family and friends from home. She has this amazing country house and we had a blast at her party. On the day after we left for my zone of Alentejo. From Porto Covo to Milfontes, I took them to see the things I most love about my region - my favourite restaurant, all the best beaches and most beautiful landscapes. We didn't have time to see everything, but they loved the places I took them.

Then we continued south, to Odeceixe and Aljezur where we could find some of the best beaches of Algarve. One of my friends father came to meet us one afternoon and made us dinner in their van after the beach. They parked the van in one of the most breathtaking places we had seen. It was a dinner to remember. That same night we camped near Aljezur. After this experience (a first for one of the girls) we continued our trip south. We went to Lagos, Alvor and then we reached our final destination: Vilamoura. We stayed there for four days in an incredible house near the beach and all the bars. I'll always remember that funny night when we sang karaoke in bar full of british people.

It was a memorable roadtrip. I never thought I would meet these incredible people in college. I'm really glad that I did.

Oh summer...

I've started the holidays in the best way possible... with drinks, ice creams, beach days and picnics. Hello summer!

The first of May.

The first of May is the mandatory picnic day. Every year since I can remember I have spent this day having a picnic with family & friends near the beach. It's always an incredible day. When I was little I used to spend the day running back and forth on the dunes. Now that I've grown my favourite activity is eating & drinking, but I still love those dunes and I never miss the opportunity to go there for a walk near the sea.

The best start for a long weekend!

Oporto.

Last month I had the pleasure of spending three amazing days in Oporto while visiting my dear friend.

We left Lisbon and after a long journey we arrived in Oporto, a wonderful city in the north of Portugal where you can truly feel welcome.

After having rested during the night, we got up in the morning and went to explore the city's downton and its beautiful old buildings. This day ended the best way possible. After crossing the famous D. Luís I Bridge we enjoyed a glass of Porto wine in a old warehouse - fabulous.

On the last day we visited the Casa da Música and Serralves, a famous culture institution and its gardens. It is not located in the center but the visit is worth it.

This trip was spectacular and I hope to come back very soon!