Journal
Notes from Porto
Food, wine, history, and the parts of Porto most visitors never find.
Porto
The best time to visit Porto — an honest guide by month
An honest month-by-month guide to visiting Porto — what the weather actually feels like, when the crowds arrive, and which season suits you best.
Porto
The best places for a proposal in Porto
Six of the best locations for a marriage proposal in Porto — viewpoints, riverside spots, and hidden corners that make the moment impossible to forget.
Porto
Ruby vs Tawny Port wine — what is the difference and which should you try?
Ruby vs Tawny Port wine explained — how each is made, how they differ in colour and taste, and which to try first in a Porto wine cellar.
Porto
Why is Port wine stored in Vila Nova de Gaia and not the Douro Valley?
Find out why all Port wine is aged in Vila Nova de Gaia and not the Douro Valley — the history, the climate, and what you see from the bridge explained.
Porto
Crossing the Dom Luís I Bridge on foot — what to know and what to look for
Everything you need to know before crossing the Dom Luís I Bridge on foot — upper vs lower deck, what to look for, and the engineering history behind it.