Best things to do in Porto, Portugal in 3 days

view of Ribeira in Porto from across Douro River

Porto is the second largest city in Portugal, famous for its steep hills, old city charm and of course Port wine. Lisbon might be the more popular city in Portugal to visit, but there are many things to do in Porto making it a great European destination. While Porto shares many similarities with Lisbon, it […]

Aveiro – the “Venice” of Portugal in one day

moliceiros boats on the canal in Aveiro in Portugal

Aveiro, a small city on the west coast of Portugal, is often referred to as Portuguese Venice. Set along the lagoon Ria de Aveiro, it’s home to canals, bridges and colorful Moliceiros boats. While I think the comparison to the iconic Italian city is a bit far fetched, Aveiro sure is a charming and picturesque […]

Tram 28 in Lisbon – how to score a window seat!

The historical yellow trams are an integral part of Lisbon and contribute to the city’s charm. While most of them got replaced by the subway, there are still a few lines left and they cover the areas where there’s no subway access. Even though there are 5 lines left, taking Tram 28 in Lisbon is […]

How to spend 3 days in Lisbon, Portugal

view from a viewpoint in Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, much like the entire country of Portugal, is known for great weather. Whenever I thought of Lisbon, I imagined sunshine. I wasn’t that far off, because as it turns out, the city holds the title of the sunniest capital in Europe. This fact alone convinced me, that this might be a place I’d enjoy […]