This week I’ve been scouring Porto to discover more about the tastiest and most authentic delicacies. I booked a Porto food and wine tour as an Air BnB experience and if you would like to do the same tour you can book it here. Porto’s food highlights include Bacallau, Pastel da Nata and the famous … Read more
Of course it’s great if you get a big lottery win or remortgage your UK home to be able to buy outright in Portugal. But most people buying here need to consider getting a mortgage in Portugal. So how easy is it to get a mortgage in Portugal? Let’s take a look shall we? Benefits … Read more
I’ve lived short term in both of these Portuguese cities – a year in Lisbon (on and off) and a couple of months in Porto. As I love them both, it is quite difficult to choose! Let’s take a deep dive into what these cities can offer and weigh up the pros and cons. So, … Read more
If you’re someone who hates getting up early enough for the breakfast menu and instead enjoys that amazing combination that is breakfast and lunch, then worry not! Porto offers some incredible cafes and restaurants providing a fantastic array of brunch options at great affordable prices! Whether you’re looking for a healthy option, something light or … Read more
Braga is a beautiful city in Northern Portugal, known for its religious devotion, historical buildings and gardens. Today’s article is about the best Restaurants in Braga. It also has a lot to offer in terms of food with some fantastic restaurants. They offer everything whether you’re looking for traditional Portuguese food or more contemporary offerings. … Read more
Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal and the capital of the northern region. While smaller than Lisbon, its beautiful spirit and busy industrial and commercial centre make it an attractive place to live for many! What is it like living in Porto? Living in Porto is great. It is home to one of the … Read more
Porto is the second biggest city in Portugal after Lisbon and features an amazing array of affordable nightlife as well as good food and great weather to enjoy it all in! It also has a famous, instantly recognised wine named after it – Port! So let’s dive right into exploring some of the fantastic options … Read more
With its charming, picturesque feel, it is easy to understand why Aveiro is often referred to as ‘The Venice of Portugal’. This quaint little fishing town is only 40 minutes south of Porto with regular bus and train links. It is small and easy to walk around, you could cover the centre in just a … Read more
Do you know what the most visited place is in Porto? Many might think it’s the Cathedral, the wine cellars or Torre de Clerigos. But in actual fact the most popular tourist destination in Porto is Livraria Lello bookstore! It’s just a bookstore – it can’t be THAT amazing, I thought. But then I went … Read more
Featured image credit: @martialves This week I’m having an amazing time exploring Porto and one of the best things to do in Porto is Porto Harry Potter tour! As J. K. Rowling spent time living in Porto as an English teacher, you will find many places of inspiration for the books in this wonderful city. … Read more