On my first trip to Portugal, I originally didn’t plan to visit Porto. There wasn’t much information on the city and I didn’t know a single person who had been there. I wasn’t sure if Porto was worth visiting or taking time away from other places like Lisbon…
How Many Days in Porto do you Really Need?
It may surprise you to learn that Porto is my favorite city in Portugal. Yes, I prefer it to Lisbon. And I’m not the only one. On an Instagram poll, 73% of voters chose Porto over Lisbon. It’s 100% walkable, is the entrance to the stunning Douro Valley wine region, has better restaurants and hotels (in my opinion), feels safer, and offers a lot more old-world…
Lisbon vs. Porto | Which City is Better to Visit?
Lisbon is often the first city tourists flock to when visiting Portugal. Understandably so considering it’s the capital, is easy to get to…
Best Coffee Shops & Cafes in Porto | TOP 5
For being a small city, I was surprised at the number of quality coffee shops and cafes in Porto. It didn’t take long to realize Porto not only takes their Port seriously, but also their coffee…
A Day Trip to Porto From Lisbon | Detailed Itinerary
My first trip Portugal, I chose to spend 4 nights in Lisbon and save Porto for a second trip to Portugal. Long story short, after 3 days in Lisbon, Jake and I had our fill of the city and decided last minute to do a day trip to Porto from Lisbon. We hadn’t originally planned on doing this as it’s a three hour journey by train (or bus)…