When people visit the charming city of Porto, they marvel at the colorful tiles, snap photos of historic churches, and sip tons of port wine. But many never make the…
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Experiencing A Slice of Portuguese Life: Market Day In Amarante, Portugal
When people visit northern Portugal, they often spend time in Porto, and out in the Douro Valley. But few tend to stop and explore along the way, which is a…
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Review: Staying At The 250-Year-Old Quinta Nova Luxury Winery House in Portugal’s Douro Valley
Quinta Nova Luxury Winery House is perched upon the Douro Valley’s hills, overlooking one of the prettiest stretches of the Douro River and its own vineyard terraces. While you can…
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An Amazing Lunch At Castas e Pratos (Douro Valley, Portugal)
The five days I spent exploring northern Portugal really were a win for my insane inner foodie. One thing I love about visiting wine regions is that they also tend to…
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10 Places I’m Dying To Visit In 2022
I look forward to writing this post every year, as it always kicks my wanderlust into high gear. Last year was a little weird, to be honest, but I’m super…
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What To Do In Vila Nova de Gaia: Sipping My Way Through The Port Houses Of Porto
Without question, the #1 thing on my Porto itinerary was getting to do a bunch of port tastings. Except I quickly learned while doing my research that the famous port…
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Savoring The Spectacular Sights & Tastes Of Douro Valley Wineries
Sometimes the heart knows exactly what it wants. And the minute I hit “confirm” to lock down my flight to Porto, I immediately started researching Douro Valley wineries to visit.…
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Where To Stay In Porto: Review Of Le Monumental Palace (Maison-Albar Hotel)
Visitors to this charming city have an abundance of great choices for where to stay in Porto. However, I have to say this right from the outset—if you’re looking for…
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Lunch With A View: Why You Should Visit Restaurant Vinum In Vila Nova de Gaia (Porto, Portugal)
Of all the meals I had in Portugal, my lunch at Vinum Restaurant takes the top spot (or possibly tied with the similarly-epic Castas e Pratos in the Douro Valley). Located…