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Category : Portugal

My Perfect 3 Day Porto Itinerary & Travel Guide (2026)

Anna
Portugal’s second city, Porto, is one of the most soulful, characterful and atmospheric cities in Europe and somewhere that completely won me over. Tumbling down steep hillsides to the Douro River, with its colourful tiled houses, baroque churches, ornate azulejo panels and centuries-old port wine cellars lining the opposite bank,......

Best Yoga Retreats & Surf Camps in The Algarve, Portugal

Anna
Spanning two Atlantic coastlines and known as one of the world’s top surf and yoga destinations, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to yoga retreats and surf camps in the Algarve. This slice of paradise in the sunny south of Portugal is dotted with traditional white washed Portuguese fishing......

Where to Stay in Lisbon: Best Areas for First Time Visitors

Anna
Lisbon, Portugal, or Lisboa to the locals, is one of Europe’s most distinctive, charming, historic and colourful cities. The Portuguese capital city is spread across seven hills with many different historical districts each with a different vibe, so it can be confusing trying to decide where to stay in Lisbon,......

The 5 Best Surf Camps in Ericeira, Portugal

Anna
The laidback fishing village of Ericeira carries the accolade of as Europe’s only World Surfing Reserve, thanks to the concentration of seven incredible waves within a 4km radius. Ericeira, along with Peniche, are the best surf towns in Europe and the best places in Portugal to learn how to surf......