Skip to content
Porto is the perfect getaway for a weekend trip, with its famous port cellars, colorful houses, and beautiful riverside location. It’s located on a hill, but generally it’s a very walkable city with enough to do, to keep you busy for a couple of days. Stroll past the different viewpoints overlooking the Douro river, while […]
On my recent journey to Portugal, I found myself enchanted by the charm and history of Braga. Just an hour from Porto, it’s an easy day trip. Braga has a rich religious heritage and stunning architecture. I didn’t know much about Braga, before this trip, but what I discovered was a city full of surprises—from […]
Madeira, the island also known as a hiking paradise. It can be hard to choose from the long list of hikes on the island. The hikes listed below are my personal favorites and are in my opinion the most beautiful hikes in Madeira. I think they offer a good variety of the different landscapes the […]
If you are visiting Madeira, it is likely you’ll be staying in Funchal. Although I really enjoy a remote place in nature, I love having good restaurant options close by and being able to just walk back to my apartment or hotel after dinner. Funchal is the main city of the island and has a […]