Tips and Recommendations, helping you create your own perfect Journey to, Funchal, Portugal
Welcome to Funchal, Portugal on the beautiful Island of Madeira! In this post we will be discussing, places to stay, eat and enjoy some nightlife, as well as a few general travel tips, a local recipe and we will be discussing the how, when and why of one of our...
How to Make Bolo do Caco (Madeiran Flat-bread)
Bolo do Caco originated in Porto Santo, one of the Madeiran Islands. It was initially created to use up leftover dough, by cooking it on basalt stones (called “Caco”) over the fire. The word “Bolo” means cake in Portuguese, but it’s not named this because it’s sweet,...
Top 10 Experiences in Lisbon, Portugal
Welcome to “Focus on the Journey”, where we hope to inspire you to get out there and explore and experience the world and have some fun while creating your own lasting memories. We want to help make things easier for you by sharing our well-planned, detailed, and...
How to Get the Most out of Your Two-Day Visit to Lisbon, Portugal, Including a Detailed Itinerary
Welcome back to Focus on the Journey. Thanks for joining us! In this two-day Itinerary, we’ll be exploring some of the most unique neighbourhoods that make up this beautiful city. During these detailed walking tours, we’ll be visiting museums, exploring an ancient...
Tips and Recommendations: Helping You Create Your Own Perfect Journey to Lisbon, Portugal
Welcome to Lisbon, Portugal! In this post, we will be discussing places to stay, eat, experience Fado, and enjoy some nightlife, as well as a few city and general travel recommendations, local recipes, and talking the how, when, and why of one of our favourite Lisbon...
How to Make Caldeirada de Peixe (Portuguese Fish Stew)
This hearty stew is easy to make and delicious. It’s filled with veggies, potatoes, shrimp, white fish, diced tomatoes and spices and goes perfectly with fresh bread. It’s Portugal’s official one-pot fish stew, created by the fisherman of Peniche (north of Lisbon)...