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]

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• 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

Wandering Works for Us Podcast

Date: 21 Feb 2024

Title: It’s the Little Things

Summary of Episode

In this episode, We take inventory of the little things we love about living in Portugal. From the incredible kindness of people to the way we take our meals, Portugal has taught us a great deal about slowing down and enjoying life.

Key Topics

[01:45] Lost wallet

[06:20] Lost car 

[14:20] Heating and air conditioning

[18:45] America TV vs. Portuguese TV

[20:00] Fast food

[24:45] Meals and cafe culture

[31:10] Watching the growth and the world around us

[37:00] What’s 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–there isn’t one yet but maybe I’ll write one.

Thanks to Everyone who has been so supportive!

Special thanks to all of our family and friends that have helped with our move, helped with setting up our new apartment and learning the ropes of our new country.

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 Feb 2024

Title: Sintra: the Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira

Summary of Episode

In this episode, we explore two places in Sintra–Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira. 

Pina Palace sits high atop the Sintra Mountains in Portugal and is known for its vividly painted façade, eclectic architectural styles and breathtaking panoramic views. The grounds are incredible too!

But there is also the Quinta da Regaleira, an old mansion renowned for its stunning architecture, lush gardens and grounds and intriguing symbolism. Don’t forget about the initiation well! The estate also features a chapel and a network of underground tunnels and caves.

Both are UNESCO World Heritage sites and tourist attractions for many visiting Portugal. 

We took a day trip with our son, Eli to check out the Palace and the Quinta and have a few tips for those of you that are interested in visiting both places. 

**note-we said there is no parking at Pena Palace. There is very little parking at Pena Palace. In Dec, you might find a spot.

The name of the place we had lunch at is Nata Pura–highly recommend!

Key Topics

[2:40] Pena Palace (getting there and getting up there, and the palace)

[20:22] Lunch! Check out Nata Pura

[25:00] The Quinta da Regaleira

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!

Special thanks to all of our family and friends that have helped with our move, helped with setting up our new apartment and learning the ropes of our new country.

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: 22 Jan 2024

Title: 3 Day Trips: Nazaré, Tile Museum, and Conimbriga

Summary of Episode

In this episode, we take a few day trips. First we went tothe lovely Nazaré to see the big waves and the beautiful beaches. We took Sheila on the first trip and visited our American friends Filomena and Rick the second trip.

If you like visiting ancient ruins (Roman one’s anyway) The Ruins of Conimbriga would be a lovely day trip from Coimbra. It took us about an hour to get there but it is just outside of the the city. The ruins boast amazing baths, a forum, many incredible mosaics, and the House of fountains is a marvel on its own.

Last, we check out the Museu do Azulejo (tile museum) in Lisbon. The tiles are a work of art and are seen all over Portugal as decorations and storytelling. The best is the large mosaic of the city of Lisbon before the earthquake of 1755.

All of these trips were at the request of guests we had over the holidays, but they are also great tourist spots. Conimbriga is a different sort of taste for tourism because Roman ruins sometimes look the same.

**a few corrections–obviously, Shelley (me) does not know how to convert celsius to fahrenheit and 17 is about mid 60’s. The tile we spoke about is NOT 115 inches, but 115 cm high. Conversions are not our thing. 

Key Topics

[1:55] Nazaré–both Praia do Norte and Praia de Nazaré

[14:20] Conimbriga Ruins

[24:10] Tile Museum

Next podcast episode will be about Sintra –Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira!!

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
• Blogpost for this episode–I’ll have to post later–it’s not finished!
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Thanks to Everyone who has been so supportive!

Special thanks to all of our family and friends that have helped with our move, helped with setting up our new apartment and learning the ropes of our new country.

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: 03 Jan 2024

Title: Best of 2023 and Ready for 2024

Summary of Episode

Wow, this year has gone by fast and boy what a year it was! We moved across the Atlantic Ocean to Portugal and began brand new lives. In addition to all of that, we did a bit of traveling. From the Algarve to Scotland, we set out to explore some new places, made some amazing friends, and had wonderful adventures.

Key Topics

[03:30] Best city–Zagreb!

[04:30] Meeting the best people

[06:50] Best places in Portugal–Benagil Caves and Quinta do Regaleira

[12:20 Best beach-Foz do Alrelho

[15:20] Best tour–Wine tour in Tuscany!

[17:00] Being grateful for everything!

[18:00] What we want to do this year. -Spain, Aveiro, the mountains and revisit the Douro. 

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
• Blogpost for this episode

Thanks to Everyone who has been so supportive!

Special thanks to all of our family and friends that have helped with our move, helped with setting up our new apartment and learning the ropes of our new country. It’s been close to a year now and we are finally settling in!

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: 30 Dec 2023

Title: Our First Christmas in Portugal

Summary of Episode

Spending our first Christmas in Portugal has been quite the experience. We found out about a few traditions, appreciated all the lights, drank, hung out with our new friends and learned that Christmas is more than just a day, it is a whole season.

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
• Blogpost for this episode

Thanks to Everyone who has been so supportive!

Special thanks to all of our family and friends that have helped with our move, helped with setting up our new apartment and learning the ropes of our new country.

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