Monthly Archives: August 2026

Back in Pico & ready for pizza

Posted on August 2, 2026 by lillatravels

Today we flew from Porto to Rome, picking up the Fiat Pandina from long term parking at the airport. The Pandina is super cute – black and white exterior and interior like a mini panda.  I always like the ride … Continue reading →

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Portugal observations

Posted on August 1, 2026 by lillatravels

As we close out our time in Portugal, a few observations: I always like to end these trips reflecting on what we enjoyed most and what a low-lite:

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Duoro Valley

Posted on August 1, 2026 by lillatravels

Today we hopped on a tour to the Duoro Valley, the oldest wine region in the world and a UNESCO heritage site. The Duoro Valley has its own microclimate and can reach 120F degrees in the summer. And today it … Continue reading →

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