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Wandering Works for Us

Shelley Rohm

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/22d. Total Eps: 37

Wandering Works for Us is a travel and lifestyle podcast that explores life in Portugal, European adventures, and LGBTQ+ experiences abroad. Hosted by Shelley and Beth, a married couple who traded the U.S. for Portugal, each episode offers practical tips, cultural insights, and honest stories about expat life, slow travel, and making a home in a new country. Whether you're planning a move, dreaming of life abroad, or seeking authentic LGBTQ+ travel content, this podcast helps you navigate the journey with humor, heart, and real-world advice.

Subscribe for weekly episodes filled with travel tips, cultural deep dives, interviews, and reflections on what it really means to live differently—and why wandering works for us.

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Northern Portugal Road Trip: Aveiro, Braga, Barcelos, Guimarães, and the Douro Valley.

Saturday, August 23, 2025 • Duration 59:10

In this episode, we head north on a road trip through Portugal, exploring some of the most beautiful spots in Northern Portugal. With our niece Katey, we visited Aveiro, Braga, Barcelos, Guimarães, and the stunning Douro Valley wine region. Along the way, we enjoyed incredible Portuguese food, local wine, and the unique charm of historic cities in the North—so different from the laid-back vibe of the South.

A big thank you to Katelyn Boyd for joining us on this Portugal travel adventure! She’s currently looking for a new opportunity in human resources, so if you—or someone you know—are hiring, you can reach her at Katelyn.ee.boyd@gmail.com.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wandering-works-for-us/donations

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S2E9: Guimarães, Ourense, and a very weird massage

Season 2 · Episode 10

Saturday, August 24, 2024 • Duration 40:55

Wandering Works for Us Podcast

Date: 24 August 2024

Title: Epic Road Trip part 2: Guimarães, Ourense, and a very weird massage

Summary of Episode

In this episode, we continue the saga of our epic road trip up north. We visited the cities of Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal and Ourense in Spain.

Guimarães is amazing and we do not know how this could be a one day/day trip from Porto, but it is. We visited the Palace of Dukes, the main square of Largo da Oliveira and the cathedral in the historic center of Guimarães.

Ourense was a totally different experience! Spain was beautiful but HOT and probably not the best time to visit the hot springs. But the city of Oursense is beautiful. We walked down to the Plaza Mayor, the city center of town to enjoy our meals. There is a cathedral and Roman bridge that crosses the Miño River.

Across the banks of the RIver Miño are the thermal spas that are free and open to the public. There is also a private spa you can visit for less than €7. You can also get a very thorough massage there.

We stayed at the NH Ourense Hotel

Key Topics

[01:50] Guimarães

[04:45] Palace of Dukes
[08:14] Historic Center of Guimarães (Largo da Oliveira)
[11:32] Serra (mount) Penha

[12:15] Oursense, Spain

[14:00] Old Town Oursense
[16:15] Spa day at the Thermal pools

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S2E8: What to do when visiting Braga, Portugal: We LOVED Braga

Thursday, August 8, 2024 • Duration 39:02

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Date: 08/08/2024

Title: We LOVE Braga: Things to do when visiting Braga, Portugal

Summary of Episode

We start our Epic Road Trip series with this episode on Braga. We took an 8 day trip up north to Braga, Guimarães, Ourense, Spain and Aveiro.

In this episode, we cover our lunch escapade at the Hotel Palácio de Buçaco, located in the heart of Portugal, about 20 minutes north of Coimbra. This Hotel was once a convent, then a palace for the royal family, and then a hotel. The lunch at the hotel was amazing but expensive. The gardens and architecture were incredible.

We then drive north into Braga and hang there a few days soaking in the fun…and heat. We visited the Bom Jesus de Monte and the Braga cathedral as well as walked through the Santa Barbara Gardens, ate AMAZING FOOD, and reveled in the beauty that is Braga.

Key Topics

Epic Road Trip Introduction

[04:45] Hotel Palácio de Buçaco and Convent

[13:08] Intro to Braga

[16:08] Bom Jesus de Monte

[22:44] The food in Braga is very good

[27:00] The Braga Cathedral

[32:16] Other cool things in Braga to see: Old Town restaurants and shopping, Santa Barbara Gardens, Palácio da Raio, Avenida da Liberdade for big shopping

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S2E7: What to do in Lisbon--our Recommendations

Season 2 · Episode 7

Friday, July 19, 2024 • Duration 37:12

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Date: 19 July 2024

Title: What to do in Lisbon–our recommendations

Summary of Episode

In this episode, we talk about our favorite things we love in Lisbon–as tourists! We’ve been to Lisbon several times as tourists ourselves and accompanying guests and we have picked the places we would recommend to those visiting the city for the first time. Keep in mind this is just our opinion. There is so much to see in Lisbon and we still haven’t seen it all!

If you want to see pics, check out our social media posts on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Threads.

Key Topics

[03:07] Tile Museum

[07:35] Alfama Neighborhood

[11:15] Lisbon street art: Bordalo II

[14:18] Belém (Pastéis de Belém, Jerónimos Monastery, Maritime Museum, Monument of the Discoveries)

[27:50] Chiado and Rossio Square

[30:45] An unexpected happy place.

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S2E6: 2 Monasteries-Batalha and Convent of Christ

Friday, July 5, 2024 • Duration 43:40

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Today, we take you to the central part of Portugal to Batalha and the Convent of Christ in Tomar.

First up, the Monastery of Batalha, or Mosteiro da Batalha, is one of Portugal’s greatest Gothic masterpieces. Commissioned by King João I in 1386, it was built to honor the Virgin Mary in thanks for Portugal’s victory at the Battle of Aljubarrota (1385), a decisive moment that secured the country’s independence from Castile. Over more than a century of construction, master builders blended Gothic and Manueline styles, creating a monument of national pride. It also became the royal pantheon of the Aviz dynasty, housing the tombs of João I, Queen Philippa of Lancaster, and Prince Henry the Navigator.

Things not to miss when visiting:

Founder's Chapel (Capela do Fundador): Burial place of King João I, Queen Philippa, and their famous sons.
Unfinished Chapels (Capelas Imperfeitas): An extraordinary open-air architectural experiment, never completed but breathtaking in detail.
Royal Cloister: Perfectly preserved Gothic cloisters with delicate stone tracery.
High Altar & Nave: Imposing Gothic proportions and soaring vaults that inspire awe.
Stained Glass Windows: Among the finest medieval stained glass in Portugal.

Batalha Monastery isn’t just a building—it’s a stone chronicle of independence, devotion, and the rise of Portugal as a global power.

Tomar and The Convent of Christ

The Convent of Christ in Tomar has just as rich a story as Batalha, but with a very different character. Here’s the essential background you could use for your next set of show notes:

Who built it & why:
The convent was originally founded in 1160 by the Knights Templar under Grand Master . After the Templars were dissolved in the early 14th century, the Portuguese branch was re-established as the , which inherited the convent.

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S2E5: A Day Trip to Berlengas

Season 2 · Episode 5

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 • Duration 25:05

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Date: 18 June 2024

Title: A Day Trip to the Berlengas Islands, Portugal

Summary of Episode

We took a day trip from Peniche to the UNESCO world biosphere reserve Berlengas Island and had an amazing experience! We went in the morning (around 10 am) and left around 2pm. We thought this was plenty of time. We loved the views and the island is beautiful.

We went with Feeling Berlinga, you can book through Get your Guide also.

Key Topics

Don’t go in a small boat
It is a strenuous hike up to the top and back down to the fort.
Take water, sunscreen, a hat, good hiking shoes, if you plan to do the hike.
There is a restaurant and cafe there but no store
You can swim, snorkel, and play in the water at the beach and at the fort
The boat caves tour is great and can also take part of the hike off for you

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S2E4: Exploring the schist villages of Serra da Lousã

Season 2 · Episode 4

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 • Duration 23:58

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Date: 05 June 2024

Title: Exploring the Schist Villages of Serra da Lousã

Summary of Episode

In this episode, we take you on our journey to the interior of Portugal to visit the schist villages of Serra da Lousã. These medieval villages are made completely out of slate and shale gathered from the mountains and are now being restored. We visited four while we were there and cannot wait to go visit again.

Key Topics

[00:45] Introduction of Schist villages

[03:14] Gondramaz

[06:20] the mountains are a little different…

[07:30] More about Gondramaz

[10:45] Casal Novo

[13:30] Talasnal

[16:00] Chiqueiro

[18:30] Eating chafana

[19:24] River beaches

[22:00] what’s up next!

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Journey to Évora: A quick day trip

Season 2 · Episode 3

Thursday, May 23, 2024 • Duration 31:06

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Date: 23 May 2024

Title: Journey to Évora: A very quick day trip

Summary of Episode

In this episode, we took a trip down to Évora in the Alentejo. We walked around inside the wall, ate some amazing food and saw the amazing Chapel of Bones. This was a short trip for us but we know we will want to return to explore more of Évora and the Alentejo.

Key Topics

[01:25] Introduction to Évora

[02:15] Where to Park–good to know!

[04:00] Tua Madre for lunch

[06:44] Conde Vila Flor Square

[08:05] Évora Cathedral

[09:50] Roman Ruins (Temple of Diana)

[11:35] Praça do Giraldo

[13:00] São Francisco Igreja

[15:00] Chapel of Bones

[19:00] Chapel art museum and creepy dolls

[23:53 Cork forests, storks, and other fun travel in the Alentejo

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Douro River Valley and Port Cellar tours in Porto

Season 2 · Episode 2

Friday, April 26, 2024 • Duration 45:59

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Date: 26 April 2024

Title: Douro Valley and Port wine tours in Porto

Summary of Episode

In this episode, we take you up the Douro River to the Douro River Valley and to the port houses of Vila Nova de Gaia to give you an in depth account of the tours we have taken.

The Douro River Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in northern Portugal, is a breathtaking region renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and world-famous wine production. This picturesque valley stretches along the meandering Douro River, which carves its way through rugged mountains and terraced vineyards, offering visitors a unique and unforgettable experience.

The other end of the Port wine trade is in Vila Nova de Gaia at the port cellars. Once the wine is made, it is shipped down to Porto to age. Lucky for us, there are many cellars open for tours and tastings.

Key Topics

[02:00] Douro Valley Tour

[0700] What you get on a set up tour

[11:50] Lunch

[14:00] Boat ride up the Douro River

[19:00] planning your own tour of the Douro (see blog post for suggestions)

[24:50] Port houses and cellars

[28:50] Sandeman tour

[33:50] other options for tastings

[39:25] Ferreira tour

[43:45] what’s coming up next!

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