No time to read? Jump to the video! This much nature is exhausting, but good for the soul. The compact archipelago of the Azores, specks of land in the middle of the Atlantic some 1,500km off the coast of Portugal, first appeared on our travelling radar a little over three years ago as we flipped through National …
European Best Destination in 2012, 2014, and 2017, Porto has started attracting the attention of travellers tired of the traditional tourist draws in Europe, who now flock from worldwide to wander the Ribeira district, sample the Port over the river in Gaia, relax in the many wonderful parks, taste the incredible food, drink the world’s best red wine …
The river Douro in Portugal snakes some 200 miles from Spain towards Porto. The view from our apartment is of the mouth of the Douro, right where it spills out into the Atlantic. It’s a beautiful sight, and just a 30 minute walk further up the river past the fishermen who wait patiently for a …
