When you think of Portugal, you may think of an abundance of seafood on the menu and lots of meat and cheeses. Well, you're right. But, while I was based out of Porto in northern Portugal for a month I…
Porto, a port city in Portugal's northern region, is a visual feast. Situated on the mouth of the Douro River where it feeds into the Atlantic Ocean, Porto is home to some exceptional view points that look proudly over the…
I spent a month living and working in Porto, a delightfully vibrant and lively city in northern Portugal. I work full-time, but since it's all done remotely, I'm really taking advantage of being able to do my job from anywhere,…
For my last free day based in Porto (I know - I can't believe it's come around already either), I took the train on a drizzly Sunday out to Guimarães, a city northeast of Porto, to see what I could…
While living and working in Porto for the month, I've been taking advantage of my weekends to get out on day trips to explore the northern Portuguese countryside. However, for one Saturday, I planned a day trip across the border and…
One of Porto's most stunning buildings can be found just north of the Ribeira, Porto's waterfront, in the Infante D. Henrique Square. The Palácio da Bolsa or Bolsa Palace was never actually a palace for royals - it's the old…
On a hot and sunny Sunday in mid-October, I took the train down from Porto, where I'm remotely working and living for a month, to visit the city of Coimbra. This fourth largest city in Portugal, after Lisbon, Porto and Braga,…
My all time favourite activity (especially while traveling) is hiking. I love getting out on the trails, exploring new paths and getting to experience the beauty and wonder of the natural world. With Portugal's only national park situated just north of…
