Category: Porto & the North

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Hand holding a bunch of green grapes and secateurs

Best grape harvest experiences in Portugal (2026 guide)

July 28, 2026

Daniela walking in front of the Braga sign

48 hours in Braga: best things to do in Portugal’s third city

July 4, 2026

Landscape of Douro river and valley around Pinhao with the bridge and a rabelo boat

Best river cruises in the Douro Valley

June 9, 2026

Paulo from Douro Autêntico and his jeep serving a picnic to two women with an incredible backdrop of the Douro Valley and river

How to get to the Douro Valley: train, boat or car?

June 8, 2026

View from miradouro Casal de loivos above Pinhao in the Douro Valley

Portugal road trip: 3-Day Douro Valley self-drive itinerary

May 31, 2026

View from miradouro Casal de loivos above Pinhao in the Douro Valley

The Independent Guide to the Douro Valley: Road trip logistics, best things to do & where to stay

May 27, 2026

A lady in a white sunhat sitting on a boat going under the Dom Luis I bridge in Porto

Best boat tours in Porto (that I’ve done!): Six Bridge Cruise Vs Sailboats

May 19, 2026

View of Porto's skyline from inside the hotel room at Forte de Gaia in Vila Nova de Gaia

Where to stay in Porto: Best neighbourhoods & hotels

May 12, 2026

Weekend guide to Guimaraes

48 hours in Guimarães

December 29, 2025

Canto de Luz wine tasting experience in Porto

Taste of Porto: A food-filled weekend at Canto de Luz

August 26, 2025

Mon Pere vintage store in Porto is filled with vintage treasures

Where to go vintage and second-hand shopping in Porto

August 5, 2025

A yellow tram trundling through São Bento neighbourhood

10 perfect days in Portugal: A fast-paced classic itinerary

July 1, 2025