
Category: Discovering : Best Adventures

Belém Tower & Padrão dos Descobrimentos The structure was built from lioz limestone and is composed of a bastion and a 30-metre (98.4 ft), four-storey tower. By Serge Larose & Elisandra Buges Intro The Belém Tower & the Padrão dos Descobrimentos is located a short walk from the Jerónimos Monastery. Putting emphasis on…

Jerónimos Monastery
Jerónimos Monastery One of the most prominent examples of the Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline style of architecture in Lisbon By Serge Larose & Elisandra Buges Intro We heard about the Jerónimos Monastery from a YouTube Vlog. The video wasn’t so elaborate yet managed to capture…

Delicious Natas in Lisbon’s Manteigaria
Delicious Natas in Lisbon Delicious bitesize treats across Lisbon inside Manteigaria By Serge Larose & Elisandra Buges Intro Delicious Natas in Lisbon’s Manteigaria is the perfect way to kick off your trip.Prior to visiting Portugal, we knew to expect great food and an abundance of…

Whale watching Zodiac boat ride in Les Escoumins
Whale Watching in Les Escoumins Spend two hours on the Saint Lawrencein a Zodiac searching for whales! By Serge Larose & Elisandra Buges Intro Our Whale watching Zodiac tour in Les Escoumins. When in Discovering Destinations mode, we gravitate toward beautiful views and settings. Although…

La Baie Saguenay et le sentier Eucher
Le Sentier Eucher One of the most rewarding hikes we’ve completed is Le Sentier Eucher in ‘La Baie, Saguenay’. By Serge Larose & Elisandra Buges Intro Le sentier Eucher is a must see when visiting the Saguenay region ! A few years ago, we planned to…

A day at the Val Jalbert historical village
The Val Jalbert historical village Spend the day at the Val Jalbert historical village, it’s also possible to spend the night as a guest or at the campground. By Serge Larose & Elisandra Buges Intro In Discovering Destinations mode, we like to dive into the…

Day Trip to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima – Portugal
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima ( or “Santuario de Nossa Senhora De Fatima” in Portuguese) is located in the small city of Fátima. To give some perspective, it's roughly 1h30min north of Lisbon. Plan a Day Trip ! Since our Eurail expedition a few…