Julie Fox

Julie Dawn Fox is a British writer, photographer, and travel blogger based in central Portugal since 2007. Her award-winning platform, "Julie Dawn Fox in Portugal," serves as a comprehensive resource for travelers and expatriates seeking authentic experiences and deeper insights across the country. Reaching over twelve thousand monthly readers, her blog helps independent travelers craft unique itineraries and explore destinations beyond the most common tourist routes. Fox's expertise covers Portugal's rich culture, art, history, nature, and gastronomy. She often highlights lesser-known locales, providing insider tips for accommodations and practicalities such as car rentals. She is the author of "Money Saving Tips for Travel in Portugal" and has contributed to a range of publications, including Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness Travel Guides, the Huffington Post, CNN, AFAR, and Destinations of the World Magazine. Her photography has also been featured in Oxford University Press books and a Japanese television documentary. Fox also developed an audio walking tour of Lisbon for VoiceMap, an initiative that reflects her belief in technology's role in enriching cultural exploration and her commitment to sharing a detailed, well-researched expat perspective on Portugal.