Portugal is a great place to study and the courses and cost of living are excellent value. It’s possible to study your degree in English or Portuguese in many universities in Portugal. It’s also possible to study Portuguese as a second language here. Many foreigners head to Coimbra and Porto university to study the language … Read more
Many people ask about planning a Porto day trip from Lisbon. In all honesty, I wouldn’t try to do Porto as a day trip from Lisbon – it’s too far and there is too much to fit in. I would recommend that you take at least a weekend to see Porto, or even 3-4 days … Read more
Porto is a wonderful choice for digital nomads who want a more relaxed lifestyle to the hustle and bustle of metropolitan life. It is also less expensive than the capital city, making it excellent for those trying to keep their living expenditures down. Many people in Porto now know English because of the city’s rising … Read more
Lisbon is a favourite destination for remote workers because it is a truly magnificent location. Thanks to a well-connected international airport, Lisbon also has significant physical connectivity. Lisbon’s increasing prominence as a tech hub attracts tech professionals and entrepreneurs as well. The cost of real estate is inexpensive, and the local talent pool is excellent. … Read more
Today we summarise the best accommodation in Porto. Porto has amazing food, great people and a fabulous historic centre that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. There is an abundance of great places to book including hotels, hostels and short term lets. The Yeatman Hotel https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/the-yeatman.en-gb.html This elegant hotel is all about wine, from the … Read more
Yesterday I took my aunty on the 6 bridges cruise in Porto. A river cruise is a beautiful way to see the city and the 6 bridges cruise is around 45-50 minutes. I would highly recommend a river cruise as it’s a beautiful and relaxing way to see the city. How to book the 6 … Read more
Coimbra is a beautiful city and you can see the main sights in 2-3 days. However, if you can spare a little more time here, then you can use Coimbra as a base to explore the central region of Portugal. Here are some of my favourite day trips from Coimbra: Porto Visit Porto Cathedral, which … Read more
Ribeira is one of Porto’s most well-known neighbourhoods. In the centre of the old town, it is one of the most authentic and picturesque portions of the city. At night, this portion of town comes alive and is a great place to spend your evenings. Ribeira is full of traditional restaurants with bustling terraces where … Read more
I’ve been staying in the fabulous city of Porto for the last 3 weeks, and I’m here to recommend the best area to stay in Porto. Baixa and Ribeira are the most popular tourist areas. However, the can be busy and expensive so if you are looking for a quieter option then consider Bonfim or … Read more
Ericeira, a charming little fishing village, within easy travel distance of Lisbon makes a lovely little area to visit. It has a lovely Portuguese charm, with its narrow cobbled streets and whitewashed houses. For beach lovers, Ericeira certainly doesn’t have a shortage. But before all that, you’re going to need to think about where you … Read more
