Deciding where to stay in Porto is easier with a little insight into the key areas. Porto’s historical centre is compact enough to facilitate walking between most major sights as long as you’re based in a central neighbourhood. If you opt for accommodation away from the city centre, you’ll need toRead More →
If the thought of a whole festival dedicated to chocolate appeals to you, here’s my advice for getting the most out of annual chocolate festival in Óbidos. Top tips for the Óbidos chocolate festival 1. There’s plenty to enjoy without buying a ticket If you’re on a tight budget and don’t wantRead More →
With its prime position on the mouth of the river Douro and its huddle of colourful buildings, Porto is extremely photogenic. Here are my tips for where to find the best views in Porto so you can go home with enviable holiday snaps. Note that my flexible self-guided walking tour of Porto’s highlightsRead More →
Travelling with kids is not something I have a great deal of experience of but I often get asked about what to do in Portugal with kids. To supplement my own knowledge, I asked several family travel bloggers to tell us about what their children enjoyed most during their tripRead More →
If you’re going to be spending Christmas and New Year in Portugal, either as an expat or on holiday, this post is for you. Find out how and where to celebrate, how the Portuguese do things and what events are going on during the festive season. Click one of these links to jumpRead More →
If you need to transfer money abroad or between different currencies, there are lots of options available and just as many different charging and commission levels, which it why it is advised to do your research into this field before going a head with anything. But by being able toRead More →
The best time to visit Portugal is as soon as you can! Seriously though, this country has so much to offer throughout the year that there is no bad time to come. Obviously, this depends to some extent on what you want to do when you’re here as certain activitiesRead More →
The Douro valley in northern Portugal has more than just the perfect climate and soil for cultivating grapes and a wine-producing culture that dates back centuries. The undulating curves of the Douro wine region’s hillsides create a beautiful and dramatic landscape which changes with the seasons and is so specialRead More →
One thing you need to know about getting around Porto is that it’s hilly. Fascinating and beautiful too, but be prepared for some steep slopes and steps. Maps don’t show where these sneaky inclines are so unless you’re very familiar with the city, your sightseeing route could easily involve anRead More →
