[sau-da-de] noun
the recollection of feelings, experiences, places or events
that once brought excitement, pleasure and wellbeing,
which now triggers the senses and makes one love again.

Born to Portuguese immigrant parents, I grew up in Toronto's Little Portugal neighbourhood, celebrating the language,
customs and traditions of my ancestors and now passing them on to my own children.
I have spent the last 50 years travelling to Portugal frequently, creating roots and deepening relationships over the years.
Today I feel very deeply the longing of "saudade" when I'm not there.
Saudades is a passion project born from a love of everything Portuguese.
I have a strong desire to share the beauty of this culture and its' people through travel, photography, stories, recipes and more!

Let me take you on a journey to some of my favourite places. A guided experience to explore the beauty of nature, culture, people and cuisine in a unique way.

The greatest gift we can impart on our children and grandchildren is their history, the story of where they came from, and the feeling of belonging. Storytelling is the root of communication and a great way to connect with others. In these chronicles I hope to share stories, traditions recipes and more to celebrate our culture, teach and learn form others.

Work is underway to create a unique
and special place where every guest can
relax and feel the warmth and comfort
of this home away from home.
Stay tuned!































































Have a memory, tradition or recipe that conjures up feelings of Saudade?
Interested in joining one of our upcoming trips?
Want to share some travel tips, or have a question?
Drop me a line. I would love to hear from you!
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