We are António and Marina, a Portuguese couple passionate about traveling and exploring each new destination from a local perspective. Together we're embarking on a journey to unravel the secrets of the world's most unique, under-the-radar and beautiful places. We started 55 Secrets to provide a regular source of the best travel related tips including the best unknown locations, insight from travellers and a curated list of the best places to explore during your trips. With over 80 Top selling Travel Guides published we want to make sure you get to explore every single place with the best local tips!
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Summer 2020 may look a little bit different from what we pictured at the beginning of the year; however, that does not mean we cannot make the most out of the summer days.
Whether you are converting your garden into a sunbathing station, heading to the beach or if you…
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Romantic Luxury Holidays in Lagoa Algarve
Lagoa is a small and picturesque town in the western Algarve full of whitewashed housed that used to be located above a lagoon (Lagoa). Nowadays the lagoon is gone, but the name remains, and so does the top-quality wine of the region.
During our latest…
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15 Reasons to Visit Tavira
Tavira Algarve: Genuine and Inspiring
Considered one of the most beautiful towns in the Algarve, Tavira combines incredible beaches and stunning nature with a fascinating historical and religious heritage.
Also known as the “Algarve’s Venice”, Tavira is a winning bet for those looking for an authentic…
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The 16 Portuguese Travel Instagram accounts you should be following
We all know the feeling – scrolling through a travel Instagram account just green with envy and blue with wanderlust. Nothing beats that feeling of immersing yourself in stunning travel pics, so we’ve decided to bring you a list…
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It’s no exaggeration to say that entering in
Six Senses Douro Valley is like being in a movie scene.
Six Senses Douro Valley is housed in a magnificent
wine estate, set on a hillside where the Douro River gently acquires in an
S-shaped curve. The coloured mansion, with its striking clock tower, is
surrounded by…
