Porto is a lovely city to spend time in. Sitting on a hill on the north bank of the Douro River in northern Portugal, it feels like there are incredible, sweeping views waiting for you around every corner. We also love the dichotomy that Porto offers. If you’re coming to Porto and Lisbon on the…
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, we relentlessly questioned our walking tour guide about why it feels so different from other parts…
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…