I'm a British writer and photographer who moved to central Portugal in 2007 and swiftly fell in love with the country. I am especially interested in the culture, art, history, nature and gastronomy and avoid crowds and touristy sites wherever possible.

Author of Money Saving Tips for Travel in Portugal, I am also a contributor to Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness Travel Guides to Portugal, Lisbon and Europe, the Huffington Post, CNN and AFAR, as well as the Portuguese American Journal. My articles about Portugal have been published in numerous publications including Destinations of the World Magazine. My photography has been used to illustrate Oxford University Press books and a Japanese television documentary, among others. My award-winning blog, Julie Dawn Fox in Portugal, reaches over 12,000 people each month and is a valuable resource for people planning to travel or relocate to Portugal.