Porto is delightful. I spent the end of September and much of October based here, wandering the streets, finding hidden gems around every corner and enjoying the lingering summer days. The streets bustle with locals and visitors alike, eager to…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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One of Porto's most stunning buildings, the Bolsa Palace, 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 -…
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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,…
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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…
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For my first weekend in Porto, I decided I was settled enough and that it was time to head out of the city on a day trip. Fall is in the air, though much more belatedly than in central Europe,…
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Bom Jesus do Monte is a stunning UNESCO-listed Portuguese Catholic sanctuary perched above the city of Braga, about an hour northeast of Porto. 577 steps lead up to the grounds which make this a popular pilgrimage site, finishing at the church…
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I wrote with such optimism our plans for Belgium back in September last year, when Nico and I decided to move back to his country from our beautiful New Zealand where we had met, fallen in love and traveled together. However, Belgium…
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Poland is a culturally rich country in eastern Europe, bordering Germany to the west, Czechia and Slovakia to the south, and the Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east. Many of these nations have visible influences in the country and,…
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Vegan food in Poland?! People I spoke to before my trip wished me luck in a country traditionally known for its hearty meat and cheese-based dishes. Well, you may be surprised to learn that Poland is considered one of the…
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