Take an easy day trip from Porto to Braga and Bom Jesus do Monte. Our first-hand guide covers trains, the famous 573-step staircase, what to see, where we ate and practical tips for visiting independently.
Porto was even better the second time around. Over three nights, we explored Ribeira and Gaia, crossed the Luís I Bridge, discovered Porto’s markets and tiled buildings, enjoyed its food and Port wine, and returned to Braga and Bom Jesus do Monte. Here’s what made our stay work so well — and what I’d recommend for your visit.
Discover why one night in Coimbra is worth adding to your Portugal itinerary, including what to see, where to stay, Fado, the university library tour and practical tips.
After two visits, I discovered why Lisbon is one of Europe’s most rewarding cities. Here’s what to see, where to eat, practical tips and lessons I learned.
How Not to Get Robbed Overseas! Getting robbed while overseas is not fun, like I found out in Lisbon Portugal! However, knowing what to do next can help save your trip from becoming a total disaster. Over the last 18 years of travelling extensively, I’ve been...
Getting to Fatima By Bus Fátima is a 90minutes RedX bus trip from the Lisbon bus terminal that’s adjoining the Metro station, ‘Jardim Zoológico’, on the Blue Line. There is no direct train service to Fatima. Coaches are comfortable and fitted with a toilet and free...
The Portuguese Way Walking part of the Camino has been on my travel list for over 10 years. In early 2017, my husband Paul and I decided it was time to tick the ‘Portuguese Way’ off the bucket list. From the very beginning, we had no desire to carry everything on our...
Beautiful Braga Braga is a beautiful Portuguese city of 200,000+ inhabitants and a cultural and religious tourist destination with a large pedestrian zone. Furthermore, it is a city you feel at home in. The narrow streets and alleyways are filled with people chatting...
Famous for Port Wine Over the years, I’ve heard wonderful things about Porto and now, I see why. Porto is an ancient port steeped in history and tradition. The river port city in northwest Portugal known for its impressive bridges and port wine production. Therefore,...
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