Our home in the forest, Lima Escape

'Cool Camping' at Lima Escape

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July 18th 2015
Geo: 41.8251, -8.31837On Thursday morning we left Quinta Chave Grande and one of the friendliest campsites we have ever visited, but not before buying rolls from the ever-smiling baker, Amadeus. It is clear why so many return year after year to chill out and indeed why some eventually buy homes, be it for vacations or retirement. Not for us though - at the moment, our holiday home is where we ... read more

Europe » Portugal

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Following its heyday as a world power during the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the independence in 1822 of Brazil a... ... read more