Picturesque Porto.

It’s been an intense eight months of work on the cabin and our last getaway was at the start of the school summer holidays so it is fair to say that collectively we were ready for a change of scenery.

Travel, The Nor–FolkMarch 5, 2019Porto, Portugal

Laid-back Lisbon, a foodie’s paradise.

I certainly don’t make any attempt to hide how much I love Portugal. It’s a great country. As a family, we’ve stayed in a city and at the coast and loved them both. If I had to put my finger on exactly what it is I love, it's how laid-back life is. The Portuguese are warm, friendly and relaxed. They also happen to have a vibrant and exciting food scene…

Casa Modesta – a family affair.

During our trip to the Algarve, we took a drive east to the Ria Formosa via Casa Modesta – a family run design hotel nestled in the national parklands.

Interiors, Travel, The Nor–FolkJuly 21, 2017Algarve, Allotment, Architecture, Brass, Cork, Portugal, Ria Formosa, Sustainable

The simple two piece.

I firmly believe if you're happy in what you’re wearing, you’re more relaxed and in turn, confident in yourself.

Fashion, TravelJuly 4, 2017Minimalist, Portugal, Separates, Silver, Silves, Swimwear, Two piece

Portugal Part Dois.

I’d read a lot about the ‘Algarve’ so I was keen to get off the beaten track and see the real Algarve.

Lovely Lisbon.

I’d read that Lisbon is the new Berlin, but with sunshine! Just over a two hour flight time (from Stansted) and the cost of living comparable, if not preferable, to the UK, we decided we'd take a trip...

Travel, Visual Stories, The Nor–FolkApril 5, 2017Architecture, City, Europe, Family, Lisbon, Portugal