Northern Portugal Remote Life & Local Adventures
Misty vineyard sunrise in Northern Portugal

We Left the City.
We Found the Minho.

We left Berlin to build a life on a hillside in the Minho region. Every week we share the house build, hidden trails, local food spots, and what it really takes to start over in rural Portugal.

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Who We Are

We traded the bustling streets of Berlin for the misty hills of Northern Portugal. What started as a post-COVID dream became our everyday life.

Working remotely with two border collies by our side, we're building our dream home on a hillside quinta while documenting every step for our YouTube channel.

Daniel and partner
4+ Years in
Northern Portugal

From the streets of Berlin to a hillside quinta, we've spent four years exploring, building, and falling in love with the Minho region.

House under construction
100% Remote Work
Satisfaction

Working remotely from the quinta with valley views and two border collies as office companions. Our best workspace ever.

What We Share

Discover the Best of
Northern Portugal Through
Our Eyes and Adventures

House Build Updates

Follow our journey building a modern home on a hillside quinta, from foundation to finish, with Portuguese granite and big glass walls.

Local Discoveries

Hidden waterfalls, granite villages, riverside restaurants, and the best vinho verde spots the Minho region has to offer.

Restaurants & Food

From homemade pizza in our tiny kitchen to the best traditional tascas, we explore the incredible food scene of Northern Portugal.

Hikes & Nature

Trail running through Peneda-Gerês, misty morning walks, river swims, and the most scenic routes in the region.

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Local Guides

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Forest trail along the river 2 Days
HikingNature

Peneda-Gerês Explorer

Two days exploring Portugal's only national park with ancient forests and thermal pools.

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Homemade pizza 1 Day
FoodWine

Minho Food Trail

A full day tasting the best of Minho cuisine, from vinho verde to hidden tascas.

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Braga exploration 1 Day
CultureDay Trip

Braga & Bom Jesus

Cathedral, Bom Jesus do Monte, traditional restaurants, and Tibães Monastery.

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Upcoming

Events in the North

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JUN23
Festivals

Festa de São João

Porto & Braga

The biggest night of the year — bonfires, sardines, and plastic hammers.

JUL12
Food & Wine

Festa do Vinho Verde

Ponte de Lima

Celebrate the region's signature wine with tastings and live music.

AUG12
Music

Paredes de Coura

Paredes de Coura

Indie and alternative music festival in a stunning river beach setting.

Meet the Team

The Pack

Meet the dogs
Our two border collies cuddling together
Happy border collie
Both dogs looking up
Border collie by river
Dogs at home

Living the Slow Life in Northern Portugal — Two Humans, Two Border Collies, One Quinta.

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