I travelled to Aveiro by bus. It took about two hours from Braga. It was a long walk from the bus station to my hotel so I had a good look at the commercial centre of the town. You have to walk from the bus station across to the railway station. You go down the escalators, walk through and come up on the other side of the station to get to the main thoroughfare or you could just call a taxi. Once through the railway station if you look to your left you will find the old railway house. This beautiful building has been restored and is decorated with beautiful Azulejo tiles depicting life of the local people and their occupations from a bygone era. I am staying in the Palmeira hotel close to the canals. Once settled in I went for a walk down by the canal.

To read more about Aveiro please click the following link https://maggiepixeljournals.com/aveiro-the-venice-of-portugal/

I continued my exploration of Portugal by visiting Braga. Braga is the third largest city in Portugal. Its has a lot of impressive monuments and is a great spot to enjoy traditional Portuguese food and hospitality away from the crowds. To read more about this beautiful city please click the link. https://maggiepixeljournals.com/braga-the-rome-of-portugal/

I travelled to Guimaraes In February. I spent a week checking out some of the cities in Northern Portugal. Guimaraes is a beautiful city with an interesting history. There are castles to explore and a charming old town which is classified a World Heritage site. To read more of my experiences in Guimaraes the please click the following link. https://maggiepixeljournals.com/guimaraes-the-birthplace-of-portugal/

I travelled to Laos over the Christmas and New Year period. I joined a group adventure holiday called “The Spirit of Laos” . Laos is a landlocked country situated in South East Asia. To read more of my experiences the please click the following link. http://maggiepixeljournals.com/lovely-laos-the-land-of-a-million-elephants/

I visited Madeira in October for a sunshine break and wasn’t disappointed, I travelled solo arranging my own flights and accommodation. For more hints and tips for things to see and do in Madeira please click the attached link, http://maggiepixeljournals.com/magical-madeira-pearl-of-the-atlantic/