Porto was our last stop on our first foray into Portugal, and we found it to be equally charming as its friendly rival to the south, Lisbon. Porto is somewhat of a contradiction in that, on one hand, it feels very young and lively (especially at night) while simultaneously feeling older and more historic than…
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…
When we booked a last minute trip to London a few years ago – our first time back in the city for a few years (we’ve since been back again) – we weren’t entirely sure what to expect. We had both been to London before, though not for a few years, and we decided two…
The first thing you should probably know before we get into this guide is that, in my estimation (Matt, the resident coffee nerd here!), London is a top-tier coffee city if you’re looking for specialty coffee. I’ve now been to London for relatively long trips twice in the past few years, and between those two…
London is one of our absolute favorite cities in the world. It has a world-class art and culture scene (including free museums, which we’re here for), food scene (the food markets are our favorite thing in London), and a rich and interesting history that will keep just about every traveler busy while they’re in town. …
I, Matt, have Celiac Disease, and need to eat strictly gluten free. But I also love food. When we started talking about a trip to London, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. Fish and chips? Hand pies? It didn’t sound particularly promising for gluten free food. However, I was quickly proven wrong. London is…