Our Portugal Journey

Valentine Celebrations in Portugal: Love, Legends & Modern Romance

Love in Portugal isn’t just about chocolates and roses. It’s stitched into legends, pottery, and centuries-old traditions that still whisper today.

Feb 12 • Carol A. Wilcox

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January 2026

A Bowl, a Spoon, and a Story from Portugal

How Portuguese olive wood brings beauty, sustainability, and everyday ritual into the kitchen.

Jan 29 • Carol A. Wilcox

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The Space Between the Days

Every year, the space between Christmas, New Year’s, and my birthday carries a familiar heaviness, raising questions about leaving, belonging, and the…

Jan 15 • Carol A. Wilcox

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December 2025

Christmas in Portugal and Around the World: A Community Photo Journey

A reader-curated celebration of the season, captured by Our Portugal Journey friends, followers, and fellow travelers.

Dec 18, 2025 • Carol A. Wilcox

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How Looking for a Wine Bar May Have Saved Our Lives

A simple detour to find a little wine bar in the Algarve may have saved our lives. We were driving between Porches and Silves during Storm Claudia when…

Dec 4, 2025 • Carol A. Wilcox

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Photo Call: Christmas in Portugal And Around the World

Final days to submit your photo for our community holiday video.

Dec 2, 2025 • Carol A. Wilcox

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November 2025

Journey Episode 6 - A Birthday & The Beatles

Out & About with Carol and Paul - A slice of life, a sip of wine, and a step into our journey.

Nov 27, 2025 • Carol A. Wilcox

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A Special Black Friday/Cyber Monday Thank-You (and a Gift That Gives Back)

Your support keeps this publication independent while helping to feed people in need.

Nov 25, 2025 • Carol A. Wilcox

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Saving the Iberian Lynx in Portugal: A Wildlife Recovery Story

Habitat, Diet, Threats, and Conservation Efforts Behind Portugal’s Endangered Native Cat.

Nov 20, 2025 • Carol A. Wilcox

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Christmas in Portugal — And Around the World

A community photo project celebrating the season, near and far. Learn how to participate and submit your photo by December 8, 2025.

Nov 13, 2025 • Carol A. Wilcox

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Casa do Visconde de Chanceleiros: A Classic Portuguese Douro Manor Above Pinhão

Discover Casa do Visconde de Chanceleiros, a restored 18th-century manor in the terraced hills above Pinhão offering warm hospitality, vineyard views…

Nov 6, 2025 • Carol A. Wilcox

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October 2025

Out & About with Carol and Paul - Journey Episode 5 - Classic Cars & Classic Cities-October 2025

A slice of life, a sip of wine, and a step into our journey.

Oct 30, 2025 • Carol A. Wilcox

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