Fred the Guide

05/12/2026

Please note that our email has changed.

The new address is: [email protected]

04/22/2026

If you’re looking for a nice getaway at the beach, why not try one of my favorite places…

Restaurants, bars, shopping and more all within walking distance. 2 pools and across the street from white sand and clear blue ocean!

04/17/2026

Cindi just completed a 6 week swim program for a local special needs school, Abel’s Academy.

I’m working on putting together some outdoor activities, including some hiking, for them for next fall.

If you’re looking for a worthwhile place to make a donation that will make a difference, please consider donating to them…anything helps!

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04/15/2026

Reminder….deposits are due May 1st for the Douro Valley trip 🍷

04/05/2026

Two great tours coming this fall!

Walking sightseeing tours of Portugal’s Douro Valley and the Portugal Highlights of the Caminho de Santiago

The Douro Valley tour is September 22nd and the Caminho tour begins September 28th

Tour prices include most meals, beverages, transfers, attractions admission, etc. and if you book both tours, you’ll receive a 10% discount.

Follow the links below for details and itineraries and contact me with any questions.

https://storkytrails.com/douro-valley-tour

https://storkytrails.com/saint-james-way-the-portuguese-caminho

03/27/2026

This trip requires a €1,000 deposit by May 1st

I still have 2 rooms available so if you’re interested, let me know!

New tour!

From Port Wine to Paleolithic: Douro to Côa
Wine Landscapes, Historic Villages & Gentle Walks

Start and End: Porto
Tour Dates: 22–27 September 2026 (6 days)
Arrival Night: 21 September (included)
Departure Morning: 28 September (breakfast included)
Total Duration: 7 nights / 6 touring days

If you’re interested, let me know and I’ll email you the information
[email protected]

03/08/2026

Another great Hike & Flow with YogaSix

03/07/2026

Another new tour!

Caminho Santiago - Highlights of the Portuguese Caminho

September 28 - October 4, 2026

This tour starts on the departure day of the Douro Valley Tour….sign up for both and receive a 10% discount on the Caminho Tour

Note: This tour is not an intensive hiking tour but a trip to explore the highlights of the Portuguese section of the Caminho. Daily hiking is between 2-4 miles only.

Contact me for information about this tour or the Douro Valley Tour

03/04/2026

Who knew?

I knew!

There’s something about being in nature that invites you to pause and slow down — whether it’s walking tree-lined paths, resting on park benches, tending to your own garden or spending quiet mornings outdoors with a cup of tea in hand. Research shows that spending time outdoors is linked to ....

02/13/2026

New tour!

From Port Wine to Paleolithic: Douro to Côa
Wine Landscapes, Historic Villages & Gentle Walks

Start and End: Porto
Tour Dates: 22–27 September 2026 (6 days)
Arrival Night: 21 September (included)
Departure Morning: 28 September (breakfast included)
Total Duration: 7 nights / 6 touring days

If you’re interested, let me know and I’ll email you the information
[email protected]