About Us

Two Traveling Couples with a Shared Passion: Portugal

After exploring more than 50 countries, we decided to choose our favorite destination: Portugal. That’s why we packed our bags to create the Cod and Ham, where we offer a unique perspective and detailed tips about every corner of this beautiful country. Our goal is to make you fall in love with Portugal just as we did!

Each of us is a seasoned travel blogger with over 8 years of experience, having explored the four corners of the world. However, we decided to specialize in Portugal to share the best of this unique destination with you.

We’ve combined our different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences to showcase the best that Portugal has to offer. We hope to inspire you to explore, discover, and be enchanted by the wonders of this extraordinary destination. Join us on this journey and embark on BLOG NAME!

ADRIANA

Adriana is a journalist and a professional traveler with over a decade of experience. Her education and her passion for tourism have led her to explore cultures and destinations in a unique way. Since the age of 8, when she was already guiding her family’s trips, she developed a deep interest in uncovering the special corners of each destination. She believes that the true journey begins long before departure, in thorough research and the quest for the best that each place has to offer. In Cod and Ham, she shares her experiences and provides the best travel tips about her favorite places.

CAIO

Caio, with his background in administration, left behind the corporate world to embrace the digital and the world of tourism. With years of experience in banks and telecommunications, he found that planning trips was much more rewarding than financial planning. After becoming a professional traveler, Caio also delved into programming, photography, and even became a diving instructor. In Cod and Ham, he is responsible for keeping the blog updated and ensuring that readers have the best reading experience.

CARLOS

Carlos is a photographer with a background in architecture and cinema. All of this led him to the world of travel, and since then, he has captured the most memorable moments of his journeys. Traveling is a continuous quest for impressive images and experiences, and Carlos has an unparalleled ability to bring it all to life. While he wasn’t born in Portugal, he chose the country as his home. In Cod and Ham, he has the mission of transporting readers to the heart of Portugal, allowing them to feel the country’s magic through his lens.

LARISSA

Larissa, with her background in art history, has a passion for discovering the cultural richness of every place she visits. Her journey began at the age of 7, with a desire to collect clippings of distant places. Her first study trip was to New York, where she became an expert in combining art, culture, and travel. But it was in Portugal that she chose to establish her roots, enabling her to explore everything the country has to offer. In Cod and Ham, she shares her knowledge about the art, architecture, and culture of Portugal, offering readers a deep connection to the country and its cultural heritage.