All Packed and Ready to Go
Monday 3rd August 2020. So this is it then.. In less than 12 hours we will be wedged into the car on the first leg (of what feels like a mammoth trip) out to Lisbon, Portugal. We have decided to book ourselves onto a 4 week fully immersive Portuguese course where we can get going…
Day 1 – Brittany Ferries, Portsmouth to Caen
An Early Ferry Crossing Tuesday 4th August 2020 We had that major holiday feeling getting ready for bed last night. We spent most of the night anticipating the 3.45am alarm. Even though we have that exciting holiday feeling, it’s mixed with nerves and anticipation. My dad pointed out just as we were heading to bed…
Day 2 – Magné, France to Socoa, France
We made it through France (well a few kms to go)! Wednesday 5th August 2020 I am writing this sat on a picnic mat outside our cute little Quechua tent in campsite number 2. We are in a little coastal town called Socoa near Saint-Jean-de-Luz in France. We are only a few miles from the France-Spain border. This…
Day 3 – Socoa, France, Salamanca, Spain and to Fundão, Portugal
A few BIG travel days.. Friday 7th August 2020 I didn’t get chance to write yesterday. It’s been really full on the last few days, but really enjoyable. This is our 4th and final campsite of our journey and today we made it to Portugal. Even though I am looking forward to a proper bed again (and…
Day 4 – Fundão, Portugal to Lisbon!
Portugal – We have arrived Saturday 8th August 2020 We have arrived in Lisbon and I’m going to keep it short and snappy as we have some exploring to do! We did have a very entertaining meal on the campsite in Fundão last night. Fundatur was the name of the Campsite and what a unique…

About Alys and Nathan
Met at Aberystwyth University in 2012. Became a duo shortly after. To be joined in matrimony in 2021. Lovers of all things travel, food, drink and fitness. Moved to Portugal in 2020 and filling you in on their discoveries along the way…
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