A blog with a tiny travel dog

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Festa de São João: Porto’s weird hammertime festival

WHAT: A celebration for Porto’s patron saint, São João, but most of all a perfect excuse for a crazy party WHEN: Every year on the 23rd of June HOW LONG: When

A stay on a budget in a Portuguese palace

WHAT: A stay in a royal gem, the Buçaco or Bussaco Palace WHERE: Located in the mountain range of Serra do Buçaco, in the municipality of Mealhada, in central Portugal.  HOW LONG: One