“Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of my inspiration” — J. K. Rowling Here’s my guide to visiting Livraria Lello Bookstore in Porto Portugal, with key tips for visiting. You may be wondering if it’s worth visiting and the answer is maybe, depending on your tolerance for crowds. The 110 year … Read more
Planning a trip to Portugal? Here’s the perfect 10 days In Portugal itinerary. There’s nothing as romantic as an idyllic road trip through Portugal. The country is a land finely aged like wine. It stuns with its vintage-y cities, whitewashed medieval villages, a beautiful seacoast, and delicious food and wine. Top this all off with … Read more
Here’s my guide to finding the best azulejo facades in Porto Portugal. Wondering where to find azulejos in Porto? This Porto travel guide takes you on a DIY walking tour of the best sites and landmarks in Porto with dazzling azulejo decorations. I dedicated an entire day to bingeing on azulejos in Porto. Perhaps I … Read more
You know how I love old stones. Especially 2500 year old stones. I affirmatively seek them out in my geographical cures. And you have to love them to get to northern Portugal’s Citânia de Briteiros. It’s not off the beaten path. It’s a bit out of the way. Or possibly unheard of by most humans. … Read more
The mere mention of Alcobaça Monastery in Portugal conjures a mini history lesson on one of Europe’s oldest and best UNESCO sites. Alcobaça is a 12th century masterpiece of Gothic Cistercian art, after all. Its vaunted architecture and history make it a must see site on a tour of Portugal. But that’s the topic of … Read more
Here’s my guide to the best places to take photos in Porto Portugal. 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 … Read more
I never thought I’d say this. It almost can’t be true. Yet it is. There’s a beautiful McDonalds in the world. Aqui é! When I was vacationing with my daughter in Porto Portugal recently, our Uber driver told us to check out the McDonalds. Internally, I scoffed. Really? Would McDonalds lease and preserve an ancient … Read more