Hiking
Community, capitalists, and the Douro Valley
The rosy glow from this rural community, people bonded by the production of Port wine for over 300 years, was like being wrapped in a Merino wool blanket on a chilly morning. […]
Porto
Alentejo
Finding the flavours of Portugal part 1, the north, central and Alentejo
Over the last twelve months we’ve visited all five of mainland Portugal’s regions, encountering a delightfully diverse gastronomy which has regularly surprised. This is an abridged version of regional dishes we enjoyed most in Porto and the north, central Portugal and also the Alentejo. […]
Europe
Putting the Port in Porto
It’s hard to imagine I was semi-seriously considering paying €38 for a bottle of port. Last week I would have laughed out loud at such a preposterous prospect. Yet here, alongside its terroir, it tastes like liquid heaven and worthy of its price tag. […]
Europe
The changing route to the river in Porto
The route from uptown Porto via Rua das Flores is a prime example. Last time we were in Porto we felt as though we’d strayed from the path when we stood on its quiet cobbles… […]
Europe
A City Break in Portugal, Lisbon vs Porto
Budget airlines fly frequently to both Porto and Lisbon with flight times under three hours, but which one would make your ideal city getaway… […]
Food & drink
Bohemian Rhapsody, The Majestic Café in Porto
Theatrical marble faces smile down from atop their gold pillar pedestals whilst antique looking Flemish mirrors lend the long and quite narrow interior the illusion of width. […]
Food & drink
Bite Me, Café Aviz in Porto
It might not be the sort of establishment you’d head to for a special meal, but settling into a seat at the Café Aviz in Porto is like slipping on a… […]
Europe
A Different View of Porto Photo Blog
Porto has a personality that is quite unlike any other city I’ve visited. Its grand past is ever present even if it feels as faded as Kris Kristofferson’s denims. […]
Porto
The 10 Best Things to Do in Porto
Just like things to see in Porto, there are multitudinous activities in the city to keep even those with low boredom thresholds amused, entertained and interested… […]
Food & drink
Food, Restaurants and Eating Out in Porto
It’s considerably cheaper to eat out in Portugal than it is in much of the rest of Europe and even though Porto is the country’s second city, paying the bill is a painless experience in all but the most exclusive establishments. […]
Porto
The 10 Best Things to See in Porto
The imposing Dom Luis I Bridge over the Douro River offers a number of panoramic views of Porto. Cross it for postcard-esque views from Cais de Gaia or… […]
Hotels
Hotel Internacional, Porto
We were smitten by the Hotel Internacional the moment we set eyes on it. Like the city of Porto it exuded a charm that harked back to another age… […]
Food & drink
Is this the Best Sandwich in the World? Falling for Porto’s Francesinha
Messy looking though it is, the francesinha holds a Pandora’s Box of surprises. The first being that the tomato sauce doesn’t taste of tomatoes and it’s got a kick like Bruce Lee. […]
Porto
Starting the New Year in Porto
The punk looked as though he could be dead. He lay on his side like a foetus with a Mohican; motionless. The woman holding her finger to his neck, trying to find a pulse, looked concerned… […]
Porto
A Big Mac & a Buff, the Shoe Shiners of Porto
There’s something elegantly old fashioned about a city that still has shoe-shiners on its streets but then Porto is elegantly old fashioned in many ways… […]