Wandering Works for Us

Wandering Works for Us Podcast

Date: 06 September 2024

Title: Aveiro, Portugal: Venice of Portugal 

Summary of Episode

It’s been a year!! We have been podcasting now for one year! Thank you all for your love, support, donations, subscriptions, EVERYTHING helps us and we really enjoy doing this and want to keep doing it so THANK YOU!!

We also sum up the last of our epic road trip with our stop in Aveiro, the Venice of Portugal. We spent two nights in Aveiro checking out places we have not been to yet and even did a day trip to Águeda to see the sky umbrella project.

Aveiro has lots to offer including Moliceiro boat rides down the canals, shopping, great restaurants, museums including the Art Nouveau Museum and the town museum, plus the salt flats and Praia da Costa Nova. 

Key Topics

• [00:56] BIG THANK YOU’S and meeting awesome people this summer
• [04:20] Aveiro Moliceiro boat tour
• An interlude about how we travel and why we came home early
• [12:00] North of the main canal (Art Nouveau Museum, shopping, fish market, Ovos Moles)
• [16:00] Old Train station
• [17:45] Rua de Coimbra ceramic mural and Gloría neighborhood (M Bakery, Taco Loco)
• [20:15] City Center, Aveiro Forum, and ribbon bridges
• [22:22] Cathedral of Aveiro mention
• [23:25] Salt pans/salt production
• [27:00] Praia da Costa Nova
• [32:30]Águeda sky Umbrella Project
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To follow all of our antics and adventures, please visit our social media pages and our website at wwforus.com! You can send us a message at any of these places and feel free to email us at [email protected]

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• Looking for a tour guide in Portugal? I have a whole list!
• Blog post for this episode: Aviero, Portugal: what to do and Águeda Portugal, the colorful city of umbrellas 

Thanks to Everyone who has been so supportive!

Special thanks to all of you who have listened, subscribed, followed us on social media and just took the time to say hello and tell us how much you enjoy our podcast and blog. YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!

RESOURCES & LINKS

Special shout outs to AL and Leanne of A Sideways Life that has given us so much help and support for the move. To Gal and Mayaan at Smoozitive with their love and support. Please check out their podcasts on Apple Podcasts 

• A Sideways Life website and podcast
• Smoozitive website (if you are moving abroad, these women are experts and will help you out!)

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wandering-works-for-us/donations

Wandering Works for Us Podcast

Date: 24 August 2024

Title: Epic Road Trip part 2: Guimarães, Ourense, and a very weird massage

Summary of Episode

In this episode, we continue the saga of our epic road trip up north. We visited the cities of Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal and Ourense in Spain. 

Guimarães is amazing and we do not know how this could be a one day/day trip from Porto, but it is. We visited the Palace of Dukes, the main square of Largo da Oliveira and the cathedral in the historic center of Guimarães.  

Ourense was a totally different experience! Spain was beautiful but HOT and probably not the best time to visit the hot springs. But the city of Oursense is beautiful. We walked down to the Plaza Mayor, the city center of town to enjoy our meals. There is a cathedral and Roman bridge that crosses the Miño River.

Across the banks of the RIver Miño are the thermal spas that are free and open to the public. There is also a private spa you can visit for less than €7.  You can also get a very thorough massage there.

We stayed at the NH Ourense Hotel

Key Topics

[01:50] Guimarães

• [04:45] Palace of Dukes
• [08:14] Historic Center of Guimarães (Largo da Oliveira)
• [11:32] Serra (mount) Penha

[12:15] Oursense, Spain

• [14:00] Old Town Oursense
• [16:15] Spa day at the Thermal pools
• [21:40] European massages are…different
• [33:40] Milongas Parrillada Ourense–great meat restaurant in Ourense

Important Links 

To follow all of our antics and adventures, please visit our social media pages and our website at wwforus.com! You can send us a message at any of these places and feel free to email us at [email protected]

Like what we are doing? Buy us a gin and tonic and help us keep going!

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Tiktok
• YouTube
• Blog post for this episode: Best Day trip to Guimarães
• Private tours and tour guides in Portugal

Thanks to Everyone who has been so supportive!

Special thanks to all of you who have listened, subscribed, followed us on social media and just took the time to say hello and tell us how much you enjoy our podcast and blog. YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!

RESOURCES & LINKS

Special shout outs to AL and Leanne of A Sideways Life that has given us so much help and support for the move. To Gal and Mayaan at Smoozitive with their love and support. Please check out their podcasts on Apple Podcasts 

• A Sideways Life website and podcast
• Smoozitive website (if you are moving abroad, these women are experts and will help you out!)

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wandering-works-for-us/donations

Wandering Works for Us Podcast

Date: 08/08/2024

Title: We LOVE Braga: Things to do when visiting Braga, Portugal   

Summary of Episode

We start our Epic Road Trip series with this episode on Braga. We took an 8 day trip up north to Braga, Guimarães, Ourense, Spain and Aveiro.

In this episode, we cover our lunch escapade at the Hotel Palácio de Buçaco, located in the heart of Portugal, about 20 minutes north of Coimbra. This Hotel was once a convent, then a palace for the royal family, and then a hotel. The lunch at the hotel was amazing but expensive. The gardens and architecture were incredible.

We then drive north into Braga and hang there a few days soaking in the fun…and heat. We visited the Bom Jesus de Monte and the Braga cathedral as well as walked through the Santa Barbara Gardens, ate AMAZING FOOD, and reveled in the beauty that is Braga. 

Key Topics

Epic Road Trip Introduction

[04:45] Hotel Palácio de Buçaco and Convent

[13:08] Intro to Braga

[16:08] Bom Jesus de Monte

[22:44] The food in Braga is very good

[27:00] The Braga Cathedral 

[32:16] Other cool things in Braga to see: Old Town restaurants and shopping, Santa Barbara Gardens, Palácio da Raio, Avenida da Liberdade for big shopping

Important Links 

To follow all of our antics and adventures, please visit our social media pages and our website at wwforus.com! You can send us a message at any of these places and feel free to email us at [email protected]

Like what we are doing? Buy us a gin and tonic and help us keep going!

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Tiktok
• YouTube
• Blog post for this episode: What to see and do in Braga 
• We are also on Threads!
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Thanks to Everyone who has been so supportive!

Special thanks to all of you who have listened, subscribed, followed us on social media and just took the time to say hello and tell us how much you enjoy our podcast and blog. YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wandering-works-for-us/donations

Wandering Works for Us Podcast

Date: 19 July 2024

Title: What to do in Lisbon–our recommendations

Summary of Episode

In this episode, we talk about our favorite things we love in Lisbon–as tourists! We’ve been to Lisbon several times as tourists ourselves and accompanying guests and we have picked the places we would recommend to those visiting the city for the first time. Keep in mind this is just our opinion. There is so much to see in Lisbon and we still haven’t seen it all!

If you want to see pics, check out our social media posts on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Threads.

Key Topics

[03:07] Tile Museum

[07:35] Alfama Neighborhood

[11:15] Lisbon street art: Bordalo II

[14:18] Belém (Pastéis de Belém, Jerónimos Monastery, Maritime Museum, Monument of the Discoveries) 

[27:50] Chiado and Rossio Square

[30:45] An unexpected happy place.

Important Links 

To follow all of our antics and adventures, please visit our social media pages and our website at wwforus.com! You can send us a message at any of these places and feel free to email us at [email protected]

Like what we are doing? Buy us a gin and tonic and help us keep going!

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Tiktok
• YouTube
• Lisbon in 2 days–what we would do 
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Things mentioned in this podcast

• Tile Museum blog post and podcast episode  (day trips we loved)
• Bordalo II Art page

Thanks to Everyone who has been so supportive!

Special thanks to all of you who have listened, subscribed, followed us on social media and just took the time to say hello and tell us how much you enjoy our podcast and blog. YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!

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If you would like to buy us a gin and tonic for our episodes, click here and donate as you wish.

RESOURCES & LINKS

Special shout outs to AL and Leanne of A Sideways Life that has given us so much help and support for the move. To Gal and Mayaan at Smoozitive with their love and support. Please check out their podcasts on Apple Podcasts 

• A Sideways Life website and podcast
• Smoozitive website (if you are moving abroad, these women are experts and will help you out!) They even have a new app available that is fantastic!

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wandering-works-for-us/donations

Wandering Works for Us Podcast

Date: 5 July 2024

Title: Exploring the Batalha Monastery and Convent of Christ

Summary of Episode

Today, we take you to the central part of Portugal to Batalha and Convent of Christ in Tomar. We tried this once before but it was horrible so we are trying again. Both of these monasteries are worth the visit but you will figure out we love Tomar the best.

Best pics are on our social media. Also check out youtube for our videos!

Key Topics

[00:30] All the fun in June–São João Weekend and big game

[02:50] Batalha Monastery

• Founders Chapel
• Cloisters
• chapter house

[17:55] Tomar the town

[24:30] Convent of Christ

[41:30] What’s up next

Important Links 

To follow all of our antics and adventures, please visit our social media pages and our website at wwforus.com! You can send us a message at any of these places and feel free to email us at [email protected]

Like what we are doing? Buy us a gin and tonic and help us keep going!

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Tiktok
• YouTube
• Blog post on Tomar
• Blog post on Batalha 
• Blog post on Convent of Christ

Thanks to Everyone who has been so supportive!

Special thanks to all of you who have listened, subscribed, followed us on social media and just took the time to say hello and tell us how much you enjoy our podcast and blog. YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!

RESOURCES & LINKS

Special shout outs to AL and Leanne of A Sideways Life that has given us so much help and support for the move. To Gal and Mayaan at Smoozitive with their love and support. Please check out their podcasts on Apple Podcasts 

• A Sideways Life website and podcast
• Smoozitive website (if you are moving abroad, these women are experts and will help you out!)

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wandering-works-for-us/donations

Wandering Works for Us Podcast

Date: 18 June 2024

Title: A Day Trip to the Berlengas Islands, Portugal 

Summary of Episode

We took a day trip from Peniche to the UNESCO world biosphere reserve Berlengas Island and had an amazing experience! We went in the morning (around 10 am) and left around 2pm. We thought this was plenty of time. We loved the views and the island is beautiful. 

We went with Feeling Berlinga, you can book through Get your Guide also. 

Key Topics

• Don’t go in a small boat
• It is a strenuous hike up to the top and back down to the fort.
• Take water, sunscreen, a hat, good hiking shoes, if you plan to do the hike.
• There is a restaurant and cafe there but no store
• You can swim, snorkel, and play in the water at the beach and at the fort
• The boat caves tour is great and can also take part of the hike off for you

Important Links 

To follow all of our antics and adventures, please visit our social media pages and our website at wwforus.com! You can send us a message at any of these places and feel free to email us at [email protected]

Buy us a gin and tonic!

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Tiktok
• YouTube
• Blog post for this episode: A Day trip to Berlengas

Thanks to Everyone who has been so supportive!

Special thanks to all of you who have listened, subscribed, followed us on social media and just took the time to say hello and tell us how much you enjoy our podcast and blog. YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!

RESOURCES & LINKS

Special shout outs to AL and Leanne of A Sideways Life that has given us so much help and support for the move. To Gal and Mayaan at Smoozitive with their love and support. Please check out their podcasts on Apple Podcasts 

• A Sideways Life website and podcast
• Smoozitive website (if you are moving abroad, these women are experts and will help you out!)

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wandering-works-for-us/donations

Wandering Works for Us Podcast

Date: 05 June 2024

Title: Exploring the Schist Villages of Serra da Lousã

Summary of Episode

In this episode, we take you on our journey to the interior of Portugal to visit the schist villages of Serra da Lousã. These medieval villages are made completely out of slate and shale gathered from the mountains and are now being restored. We visited four while we were there and cannot wait to go visit again.  

Key Topics

[00:45] Introduction of Schist villages

[03:14] Gondramaz

[06:20] the mountains are a little different…

[07:30] More about Gondramaz

[10:45] Casal Novo

[13:30] Talasnal

[16:00] Chiqueiro

[18:30] Eating chafana

[19:24] River beaches

[22:00] what’s up next!

Important Links 

To follow all of our antics and adventures, please visit our social media pages and our website at wwforus.com! You can send us a message at any of these places and feel free to email us at [email protected]

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Tiktok
• YouTube
• Blog post for this episode: Exploring the Schist Villages of Central Portugal
• Aldeias do Xisto website
• Mountain whisper–Hotel where we stayed

Thanks to Everyone who has been so supportive!

Special thanks to all of you who have listened, subscribed, followed us on social media and just took the time to say hello and tell us how much you enjoy our podcast and blog. YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!

RESOURCES & LINKS

Special shout outs to AL and Leanne of A Sideways Life that has given us so much help and support for the move. To Gal and Mayaan at Smoozitive with their love and support. Please check out their podcasts on Apple Podcasts 

• A Sideways Life website and podcast
• Smoozitive website (if you are moving abroad, these women are experts and will help you out!)

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wandering-works-for-us/donations

Wandering Works for Us Podcast

Date:  23 May 2024

Title: Journey to Évora: A very quick day trip

Summary of Episode

In this episode, we took a trip down to Évora in the Alentejo. We walked around inside the wall, ate some amazing food and saw the amazing Chapel of Bones. This was a short trip for us but we know we will want to return to explore more of Évora and the Alentejo.

Key Topics

[01:25] Introduction to Évora

[02:15] Where to Park–good to know!

[04:00] Tua Madre for lunch

[06:44] Conde Vila Flor Square 

[08:05] Évora Cathedral

[09:50] Roman Ruins (Temple of Diana)

[11:35] Praça do Giraldo

[13:00] São Francisco Igreja

[15:00] Chapel of Bones

[19:00] Chapel art museum and creepy dolls 

[23:53 Cork forests, storks, and other fun travel in the Alentejo

Important Links 

To follow all of our antics and adventures, please visit our social media pages and our website at wwforus.com! You can send us a message at any of these places and feel free to email us at [email protected]

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Tiktok
• YouTube
• Blog post for this episode: Journey to Évora: Ancient city of the world

Thanks to Everyone who has been so supportive!

Thank you to all of you who have followed us on social media, subscribed to our podcast and visit our blog. We are so grateful for you! 

RESOURCES & LINKS

Special shout outs to AL and Leanne of A Sideways Life that has given us so much help and support for the move. To Gal and Mayaan at Smoozitive with their love and support. Please check out their podcasts on Apple Podcasts 

• A Sideways Life website and podcast
• Smoozitive website (if you are moving abroad, these women are experts and will help you out!)

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wandering-works-for-us/donations

Wandering Works for Us Podcast

Date: 26 April 2024

Title: Douro Valley and Port wine tours in Porto

Summary of Episode

In this episode, we take you up the Douro River to the Douro River Valley and to the port houses of Vila Nova de Gaia to give you an in depth account of the tours we have taken. 

The Douro River Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in northern Portugal, is a breathtaking region renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and world-famous wine production. This picturesque valley stretches along the meandering Douro River, which carves its way through rugged mountains and terraced vineyards, offering visitors a unique and unforgettable experience.

The other end of the Port wine trade is in Vila Nova de Gaia at the port cellars. Once the wine is made, it is shipped down to Porto to age. Lucky for us, there are many cellars open for tours and tastings. 

Key Topics

[02:00] Douro Valley Tour 

[0700] What you get on a set up tour

[11:50] Lunch 

[14:00] Boat ride up the Douro River

[19:00] planning your own tour of the Douro (see blog post for suggestions)

[24:50] Port houses and cellars

[28:50] Sandeman tour

[33:50] other options for tastings

[39:25] Ferreira tour

[43:45] what’s coming up next!

Important Links 

To follow all of our antics and adventures, please visit our social media pages and our website at wwforus.com! You can send us a message at any of these places and feel free to email us at [email protected]

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Tiktok
• YouTube
• Threads
• Douro Valley Blog Post
• Port Cellars blog post

I mention a free sheet that tells you about the port cellars in Gaia. You can get that here.

Thanks to Everyone who has been so supportive!

Special thanks to all of you who have commented, subscribed, got in touch on social media, and have supported us in some way. We love you and appreciate it immensely!

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wandering-works-for-us/donations

Wandering Works for Us Podcast

Date: 29 March 2024

Title: Porto, Portugal

Summary of Episode

Happy 1 Year in Portugal to us! We recorded this episode the day before our one year anniversary and we are so excited to start a new season.

This episode, we go to PORTO, one of our favorite cities. We only scratch the surface with our favorite places, but these are recommended sites if you are visiting Porto for the first time or need some help planning an itinerary. We start up at the Livraria Lello and work our way down the hill, stopping at some of the coolest places. 

Key Topics

[03:30] Getting there

[06:00] A bit on how we travel and taking your time

[08:30] Best time to go to Porto

[11:20] Is Porto safe?

[12:55] Getting around Porto

Part 2: Places we love to visit

[15:15] Livraria Lello

Igreja do Carmo

[20:35] Clérigos Tower

[21:30] Porto Cathedral

[23:00] Porto Sign and Liberdade Square

[23:50] Mercado do Bolhão

[26:45] Vitória Lookout for pics

[27:50] São Bento Railway Station

[29:45] Check out the McDonalds!

[30:30] Take a metro or walk over the Luis I bridge into Gaia

[32:10] Vila Nova da Gaia, port houses 

[39:45] Wrap up

Important Links 

To follow all of our antics and adventures, please visit our social media pages and our website at wwforus.com! You can send us a message at any of these places and feel free to email us at [email protected]

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Tiktok
• YouTube
• Blog post for this episode

Thanks to Everyone who has been so supportive!

Thank you to all of you who have followed us on social media, subscribed to our podcast and visit our blog. We are so grateful for you! 

RESOURCES & LINKS

Special shout outs to AL and Leanne of A Sideways Life that has given us so much help and support for the move. To Gal and Mayaan at Smoozitive with their love and support. Please check out their podcasts on Apple Podcasts 

• A Sideways Life website and podcast

Smoozitive website (if you are moving abroad, these women are experts and will help you out!)

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wandering-works-for-us/donations