Portugal — Creative Direction Media

LISBON/LISBOA

The rooftops are simply perfection and so is the city.

BAIRRO ALTO/BICA

Hilly Bairro Alto walks and Bica downslopes. And my hamstrings wouldn't have it any other way.

CASTELO DA SÃO JORGE

Always aim to reach the summit, especially when the wind is high.

Typical Portuguese breakfast with traditional Pasteis de Nata.

Sintra

A fairytale village of castles atop hills and beaches down below

Quintas (castles) within miles of trees, both lush and barren.

COLARES

Beautiful farming village within Sintra

CASCAIS (ALCABIDECHE/BISCAIA)

During my morning run, what did I take a cardio break to stop and behold? The majesty that is Praia do Guincho. Otherwise known as "the surfers' beach" in Cascais. Surfer or no, it is still a great place to take a dip. Don't forget to take time to stroll the boardwalk above... I see you, Cascais, and I like what I see 🌴🌊

Coastal view of Praia do Guincho at sunrise

AZENHAS DO MARS

BEACH AT DUSK… AND AT DAWN.

NORTHERN PORTUGAL

Porto

Crossing the Douro River into Gaia.

I don't know where this road leads, Gaia. But, I am taking it. Especially if I meet a glass of wine at the end. The Road to the🍷Cellars

Livraria Lello & Irmão

SOUTHERN PORTUGAL

The Algarve

Portugal truly has some of the best beaches. What a treat to spend the day working on one. The Algarve has spoiled me. I am officially now a beach bum. And clearly so is the old chap down below. I kept gazing at the water with the same wonder and reflectiveness. Every. Blessing. Counted.