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
The Gallery Hostel Porto is my go to accommodation whenever I need a night or two in the city of Porto. I often stay there when I need a night before a flight as it’s walkable to the Lapa Metro station which goes straight to the airport. This hostel is affordable, clean and has all … Read more
It’s very easy to get from Lisbon to Setubal by bus. I took the journey from Lisbon to Setubal last summer from Bairro Alto and it was less than an hour and a half in total. The best way to get there is to take the Lisbon Metro to Jardim Zoologica (For Sete Rios station) … Read more
If you are considering backpacking in Portugal then I have all the best advice for you right here on this blog! I’ve been backpacking around Portugal on and off for the best part of the last 18 months. I’ve spent time in Northern Portugal, Lisbon and the Lisbon coast and the Algarve. I’ve also taken … Read more
Nestled in the Lousã Valley, not far from the city of Coimbra in central Portugal, is a secret world alive with ancient fairy tale magic. In a patchwork landscape of lush mountains and relics of medieval castles, 27 Schist Villages wait to be explored by the intrepid explorer. Emerald moss creeps across quiet paths, very … Read more
Many people ask me if it’s worth travelling to Portugal in the winter. Yes it definitely is. There are advantages to it including very quiet main attractions and the ability to get good photos easily when it’s not busy. But you do need to be aware of the weather and many restaurant closure in the … Read more