Lisbon’s Best Cafes, Where to Start Mornings with Good Brew

It's no secret I love Lisbon. Steep hills, colourful facades, creamy egg tarts, excellent wine, an endless array of beautiful doors, and sunshine reflecting off the water. In so many senses, what could be better? In only a few days, Lisbon became one of my favourite cities in Europe. Once a gateway city for explorers … Continue reading Lisbon’s Best Cafes, Where to Start Mornings with Good Brew

Porto, A Small City with Big Personality

Porto, Portugal, a small city with big personality. Lisbon is often the first place people think of when talking about traveling to Portugal, but Porto, the country's second largest city, is charmingly traditional. Colorful, mismatched houses and winding streets. Sunsets over the Douro River. Beautiful blue tiles. And, plenty of port wine. I'd originally planned … Continue reading Porto, A Small City with Big Personality