Coimbra is famous as a university town, but the city is so much more than the university. The history and culture in Coimbra is fascinating, and I wish I spent a little more time in this city! Since much of the population is young & in their 20s, Coimbra has a very youthful vibe. Because […]
One of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Porto! Portugal Day 8
Since it’s my last day in Porto, I decided to visit the beach today! One of the most beautiful beaches in Porto (and in Europe, by extension) is the Senhor da Pedra Beach or Praia do Senhor da Pedra (or Lord of the Rock Beach). Departing from São Bento train station, I caught the train heading to Miramar, the […]
Taking in the Beautiful Viewpoints in Porto! Portugal Day 7
When you’re on vacation, you are on vacation. That means, you can just chill out and relax if you’d like. After the excitement of the past few days, I was a bit exhausted so today, and I decided to have a lazy day. Today was filled with coffee, good food and enjoying the beautiful viewpoints […]
Portuguese History on a Day Trip to Guimaraes! Portugal Day 6
As a history nerd, I love learning a country’s origins and history. So, my day trip to Guimaraes (Guimarães) was very exciting because it is the antecedent city that would become known as Portugal! Guimarães is considered by many as the “cradle of Portugal” because it was here that the country’s first king was believes to […]
Taking a Day Trip to Braga From Porto! Portugal Day 5
Today I went on a day trip to Braga! When I planned my trip, I added Braga to the itinerary without really knowing much of its (and in extension, of Portugal’s) history & culture. However, as I’ve learned during my short stay in Portugal so far, Braga is the religious centre of Portugal, comparable to […]
Port Wine Tasting in Porto! Portugal Day 4
Today, I decided to go on a port wine tasting in Porto, amongst other things! I am a self-described wine afficiando, and I definitely would not miss this, especially in Portugal. Drinking port while in Porto is a definite must if you’re in the city, and you cannot leave until you go on a port […]
Taking the Train from Lisbon to Porto! Portugal Day 3
It’s my last day in Lisbon (for the time being), so I am taking a train from Lisbon to Porto today. I’ve allocated 6 days for Porto and the surrounding area, so I can get a taste of Northern Portugal and of course, the world famous port wine! Waking up early, I packed all my […]
Cool Cafes in Lisbon for my Birthday! Portugal Day 2
Today is my birthday, and I am at a ripe age of 2(?). I wanted to take time to just relax and not tire myself out too much, so I just played the day out by ear. I know there are some cool cafes in Lisbon, and so I wanted to visit them today to […]