We didn’t visit Madeira as tourists. We visited as guests, two weeks staying with close friends who had retired to the island and built a life there, which meant we saw a version of Madeira that most visitors never reach. We ate where they eat. We drove roads that don’t appear on standard tourist itineraries. We understood, slowly, why people come to...
Are you a lover of European Castles? Europe holds an unmatched treasure of historical castles and forts across the continent. These castles distinguish themselves from the rest of the world in terms of their architectural uniqueness and aesthetic beauty. Every well-preserved castle in Europe has stories and wonders of times past to share. In this article, we will...
Wondering where to stay in Porto? If you want luxury and the best location in Porto, there is no need to look any further than the Intercontinental Hotel Porto Portugal. It is one of the top Porto Hotels. If you are visiting Porto this is the ideal location to base yourself. Within walking distance of the Intercontinental Hotel Porto is the Sao Bento Railway...
Are you planning a visit to Porto? Are you interested in a Taste Porto Food & Wine Tour? There is no better way to get to the heart of a city or its people than by taking a walking food tour and that is just what we did with Taste Porto Food Tour. We contacted Carly at Taste Porto to inquire about their Downtown Food Tour and their new addition the Vintage...
All You Need To Know About A Walking Tour of Funchal We are passionate about walking tours in each place that we visit, especially the walking tour of Funchal Madeira that we took with Beata from History Tellers. In a couple of hours, we spent in Beata’s company, we learned so much about Funchal, and its history and came across squares and alleyways that...
Are you visiting Madeira this year and wondering what you should do first? The Yellow Bus Tour Madeira Island in Portugal is a great way to start your holiday off in Madeira. When we travel, there are 2 ways that we like to visit a city, on the 1st or 2nd full day, is either by a sightseeing city tour bus or by a free walking tour or both, as they both give you...
Wondering what to do in Porto? Do you enjoy walking tours? When visiting Porto Portugal you may want to book a Porto Walking Tour with Porto Walkers. In 3 hours we covered a lot of Porto, walking up and down this hilly city, the history, what is happening now, the people, the food and the sights. Porto is famous for port wine and you are reminded of this everywhere...
Are you planning a visit to Porto? Lucky you! We want to return as soon as we can, we loved Porto so much! Our visit to Porto Portugal came about because Lonely Planet every year nominates 10 cities as the top 10 best value places to travel to. We heeded their advice and headed off to find out for ourselves why. Porto was listed in Lonely Planet’s 2017 top city...
Are you heading to Lisbon and wondering can you see Lisbon in 1 day? One day in Lisbon (Lisboa) Portugal gave us a taste for this city which is rich in culture, architecture and history. You can’t but marvel at the azulejo tiles, cobblestoned streets, outstanding views from St. George’s castle and the yummy Pasteis de Nata (Portuguese tarts). We have put...
If you’re planning a trip to the Azores, you’re probably looking for the best things to do on Sao Miguel Island. Almost no Azores trip is complete without a visit to Sao Miguel Island, if only for a layover. The largest and most populous island in the nine-island Azores archipelago, Sao Miguel is home to the islands’ capital – Ponta Delgada – and its main airport...
Top 10 Reasons to Visit Minho Portugal Our extensive Minho guide shows you how to enjoy this beautiful area of Portugal. If you enjoy, Vinho Verde wine, chocolates and local cuisine, Minho is a region that you should put on your travel list. Visiting Minho is one of the top things to do in Portugal. Tucked into the northeast corner of Portugal, the area known...