How to Plan an Amazing Spain and Portugal Itinerary
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How to Plan an Amazing Spain and Portugal Itinerary

With the notable exception of Italy (mi amore!), which we’ve visited every single year for the past three years, Spain and Portugal are the two European countries where we’ve spent the most time over the past several years. Our recent forays into Spain and Portugal include a full two months a few years back, a…

One Day in Porto: How to See the Best of Porto in 24 Hours
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One Day in Porto: How to See the Best of Porto in 24 Hours

With its exquisite tiled churches, spectacular viewpoints, indulgent local dishes, and namesake port wine, Porto is a city that everyone needs to visit at least once in their lifetime.  Unfortunately, Porto is regularly overlooked in favor of the country’s capital of Lisbon or the beautiful beaches of the Algarve. But we would argue that missing…

3 Days in Porto: A Complete Itinerary for First Timers
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3 Days in Porto: A Complete Itinerary for First Timers

Porto is a charming city, offering something a little different from Lisbon and the Algarve, and it has a unique contrast going on that you’ll feel immediately when you get off the train. On a walking tour we did (this one, if you’re curious, which we really liked), we relentlessly questioned our walking tour guide…

10 Days in Portugal: A Perfect Itinerary for First Timers
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10 Days in Portugal: A Perfect Itinerary for First Timers

If you rewind ten years or so, you’d probably find it difficult to find good information on visiting Portugal. At that point, Portugal wasn’t firmly established on the tourist map for a variety of reasons. Fast forward to today and you’ll find Portugal has been all over many “10 new destinations to visit” lists that…