Originally from England, I started travelling in 1997 and since then, I've lived in six different countries and travelled independently to around 30 so I'm very experienced in researching and planning trips. After organizing several trips for friends and family who've visited me in various countries over the years, I've also become good at finding special places and things that others will love and would never normally find out about.

And that’s exactly what I’d like to do for you - build a trip to Portugal that’s tailored to your preferences combined with my insider knowledge of the country and its hidden treats.

I moved to Portugal in 2007 and love it so much I have no intention of leaving. Apart from the generally great weather, it’s a fascinating country full of odd traditions like the masked characters that run wild in villages during lent.

I enjoy exploring my adopted country and use every opportunity I get to travel around Portugal, taking lots of photos, trying the food and getting to kn... [More]

Originally from England, I started travelling in 1997 and since then, I've lived in six different countries and travelled independently to around 30 so I'm very experienced in researching and planning trips. After organizing several trips for friends and family who've visited me in various countries over the years, I've also become good at finding special places and things that others will love and would never normally find out about.

And that’s exactly what I’d like to do for you - build a trip to Portugal that’s tailored to your preferences combined with my insider knowledge of the country and its hidden treats.

I moved to Portugal in 2007 and love it so much I have no intention of leaving. Apart from the generally great weather, it’s a fascinating country full of odd traditions like the masked characters that run wild in villages during lent.

I enjoy exploring my adopted country and use every opportunity I get to travel around Portugal, taking lots of photos, trying the food and getting to know its culture, countryside and history.

I live in the centre of Portugal, which is a great base for making short trips to other parts of the country. I've spent a lot of time getting to know Lisbon, Porto and Coimbra and have been gradually discovering the highlights and off-the-beaten-track treasures of the entire country.

When I'm back home, I share my experiences and tips for travellers on my blog, Julie Dawn Fox in Portugal, and use my insider information to help other people make the most of their time in Portugal by designing customised itineraries.

Let me know if you'd like me to create one for you.