Colorful vintage-y Porto Portugal is a travel photographer’s dream. Or just a dream. It’s so dreamy that, right now, Porto is one of Europe’s hottest city destinations. Portugal’s second largest city has a pretty palette. Medieval townhouses are stacked above the Duoro River like legos. You’ll find a cavalcade of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Neo-Classical … Read more
Scoping out the best day trips from Lisbon? Lisbon is undeniably an enchanting city, and it ranks high on my list of favorite European destinations. Its picturesque beauty and old-fashioned charm are so alluring that leaving becomes difficult. With an abundance of entertaining activities, one can easily be occupied for days and never run out … Read more
Need some destination inspiration for Portugal? This is the ultimate Portugal bucket list, with all the top things to do in the country. Portugal is an incredibly beautiful and ancient country, with a diverse range of breathtaking travel options and destinations. From north to south, Portugal offers up exciting vintage-y cites, eye popping landscapes, beautiful … Read more
Lisbon is a stunning city that I fell absolutely in love with straight away. The city is a gorgeous mosaic of Medieval, Manueline, and Baroque architecture with a pinch of picturesque crumbling buildings in the older neighborhoods like the Alfama. Lisbon has all the things you need for a great vacation or weekend getaway — … Read more
Can we speak honestly about Aveiro Portugal? Is it really a town in Portugal worth visiting or adding to your itinerary? Sometimes I think that honesty seems largely eclipsed by enthusiasm in the blogosphere. Perhaps it’s because we travel bloggers travel to objectively beautiful places and mostly have phenomenal experiences. But that can’t always be … Read more
Porto is a beautiful city that’s hard to leave. You could stay busy for days there and be perfectly content. But if you want to get out of the city, there are some great day trip options from Porto. There’s something for everyone. You can visit charming medieval villages, hit the beach, study history at … Read more
Alçobaca is a former Cisterian monastery founded in the 12th century by Portugal’s first king, Afonso Henriques who hailed from Guimaraes. It’s a UNESCO-listed site and a must see landmark in Portugal. This guide tells you everything you need to see inside and gives you must know tips for visiting. If you love history or … Read more
Here’s my complete guide to visiting the UNESCO-listed Coimbra University in Coimbra Portugal, with must know tips for visiting. Coimbra is the perfect midway stop between Lisbon and Porto and well worth a visit. The fortress-like university on the hilltop is one of Portugal’s most impressive UNESCO sites. You’ll be awed by the splendid architecture … Read more
Dating from the 9th century, the UNESCO-listed Guimaraes is a surefire charmer with no end to the embarrassment of riches. It’s one of the easiest and best day trips from Porto. Guimaraes is known as the birthplace of Portugal’s founder-king Afonso Henriques. It boasts a brooding 10th century castle, a Gothic-Renaissance palace, and a 15th century … Read more
The charming and cobbled Old World cornucopia of medieval Óbidos Portugal is just an hour north of Lisbon. The dreamy UNESCO village is perched fetchingly on a hill and encircled with stout medieval walls. It’s decorated with splashes of ultramarine and saffron yellow paint and filled with bougainvilla-covered whitewashed homes a cherry pots of geraniums. … Read more