by VeroBello
I was born and raised in Venezuela, but in 2007 I felt in love with Madrid after moving to this beautiful city. I lived 12 years in Madrid and I never stopped being amaze by this city. Now I´m temporarily living in Houston but I can´t wait to go back to Madrid. Check some of my recommendations here:
by VeroBello
Being Francisco (my boyfriend) from Portugal, it was fair that I spent a few days in Portugal to know his country. So the past summer we took the car and drove from Madrid to Oporto, slept at his mother’s house and from there we started our road trip along the SW coast of Portugal. Here is the map I created for you to follow our road trip: Day 1: From Oporto to Carrapateira Day 2: Carrapateira – Sagress […]
Categories: Destinations, Europe • Tags: Alentejo, Days Off, Europe, Portugal, Portugal Road Trip, Posts in english, Road trip, Trips
by VeroBello
We had an early breakfast in Peniche to have time to visit the Fortress and as the fog came back, we didn´t go to the beaches in Peniche but to Óbidos, which is 20 minutes away. In Óbidos we visited the aqueduct, the Catholic church and walked through the town, which I found charming. We also visit the Church of Santiafo and the Castle. Our trip ended with a cherry on top of the cake with our visit to […]
Categories: Destinations, Europe • Tags: Days Off, Obidos, Peniche, Portugal Road Trip, Posts in english, Road trip, Trips
by VeroBello
Although we woke up quite late (10:30 am) we were happy because the weather had finally improved, it hurts that it is just when our vacation is nearing its end. Today we have the hotel booked in Peniche, so the idea is to stop at the beaches that are on the way to Peniche. The first was Praia Cerca Nova, but since it was so good, we decided spend quite a few hours in this beach. This beach, along with […]
Categories: Destinations, Europe • Tags: Alentejo, Days Off, Portugal Road Trip, Posts in english, Road trip, Trips
by VeroBello
Our day started with breakfast in our little hotel in Odeceixe, which was really nice, and jus after returning the rented neoprene in Odeceixe beach, we head to Vila Nova de Milfontes, stopping at: Praia Carvalhal Praia Zambujeira do Mar Praia da Pedra da Bica Cabo Sardão Praia Das Furnas For lunch, finally I tried the “Cataplana de Polvo com batata-doce” in a restaurant called Oasis, just in front of Vila Nova de Milfontes. This dish […]
Categories: Destinations, Europe • Tags: Days Off, Portugal Road Trip, Posts in english, Trips
by VeroBello
We woke up at 10:00, had Breakfast in Carrapateira (4 € each) and left to Aljezur, where we visited the Misericordia Church (XVI century) and the castle, which has a beautiful view to the town. Then we continue to Praia do Amoreira. The weather was a little better than yesterday, although it was windy. Aljezur Castle The Aljezur Castle was built in the 10th century, during the Muslim occupation of the Gharb al-Andalus. However, archaeological findings certify that this place […]
Categories: Destinations, Europe • Tags: Alentejo, Algarve, Days Off, Portugal Road Trip, Posts in english, Trips, Viajes
by VeroBello
Today was one of those days where I work on calming my OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), because nothing went as planned due to the weather (something I can´t control, yet). We woke up early (around 9:00 am), went to have breakfast at the village (€ 4.7 each), and after waiting in line a long time we bought some snacks in the local market and decided to pass near Praia Bordeira, but as it was cold (22 degC) and foggy, we decided to change […]
Categories: Destinations, Europe • Tags: Alentejo, Algarve, Days Off, Posts in english, Road trip, Trips, Viajes
by VeroBello
We leave from Porto near noon and arrive almost at 17:00 to Carrapateira, to our hotel: Carrapateira Lodge (60 € per night). The last section of the road was small and curvy, but nothing dramatic, especially for a Venezuelan. The hotel was well located and the guys were nice. For cats phobic like me, the hotel street had lots of cats, but it was the only place I saw cats on the whole trip, which it´s something really important to […]
Categories: Destinations, Europe • Tags: Alentejo, Beaches, Days Off, Portugal Road Trip, Road trip, Summer, Trips, Viajes
by VeroBello
2017 began, and of course the planning of our holidays also began, starting with easter. My in-laws had Romania in mind, and although I had been there before for work, I did not have much time to see the country, so this was an opportunity I could not refuse. We booked the flights in January. I usually like to plan a draft itinerary before buying the tickets to estimate the days I need to visit the places I want to […]
Categories: Destinations, Europe • Tags: Days Off, Europe, Posts in english, Road trip, Romania, Romania road trip, Trips
by VeroBello
We left Madrid at 16:10 with Ryanair and carrying only a handbag to travel light. After four hours flying, we arrived in Bucharest airport at 21:00 (local time). A representative from Klass Wagen (car rental company) was waiting for us to indicate us how to take the shuttle to pick up the car (very easy). We paid 505€ for 6 days of car rental. Insurance included, unlimited km, automatic car and a comfortable car for 4 people (european size). Since […]
Categories: Destinations, Europe • Tags: Days Off, Posts in english, Road trip, Trips, Viajes
