The best train trips from Lisbon: 5 unmissable and unique destinations. With imposing medieval castles, must-see river beaches during the hot season, and views that stay with you forever, there are destinations just a train ride away to suit every taste. More details here (in english): https://lisboasecreta.co/en/best-train-trips-from-lisbon/

Olá bom dia alegria! Tudo bem? Belated birthday best to @Bob Wenger who we trust had a great day yesterday, "Parabéns Bob!" Looking ahead this week, it's Portugal Day on Wednesday 10th, which is a public holiday and celebrated as the 'Day of Portugal, Camões, and of the Portuguese Communities' around the world. The date of the holiday was chosen to commemorate the death of Portugal’s most celebrated author, Luis de Camões, which occurred on that day in 1580. Have a great week, please add your support to the Portugal Foreigners' Forum project and have a listen to work in progress over at Portugal Talk Radio. Welcome @Ali Heathfield to the club, who's great project(s) you can hear about here. And here's my latest interview with Bob Yonker, featuring some of his beautiful music.

If you're not up to speed on your 'Santos Populares', check out Friday's conversation with @Filomena Pascoal,👇, which features @James 'AnOldGuyinEurope' Holley and his insight on recent immersion in Portuguese language learning (see meme👇for a humourous reminder of the struggle!). Here's a great guide to how they do it in Lisbon (do subscribe to Zach's great daily newsletter). Here also are our fireworks from São Martinho Do Porto last night, "Abençoa-nos, Santo António!" 👇🎆 Please share your fun photos 🙏