Food, Fado, and Football in Porto, Portugal
December 15, 2024
With several days to spend in Porto, Jonathan L explores several aspects of local culture
With several days to spend in Porto, Jonathan L explores several aspects of local culture
Jonathan L takes us on the start of his day exploring through the city of Porto
Porto is clamping down on tuk-tuks, excursion buses, a road train and its hop-on hop-off carriers
Built in an old 1930’s cafe and retaining many of the building’s original art deco features, the Imperial McDonalds is likely the most attractive McDonald’s int he world.
The Duoro Valley is a premier wine growing area to the east of Porto, known for its spectacular scenery and port wine.
Traditional wine-carrying boats line the banks of the Douro at Vila Nova de Gaia, opposite Porto, Portugal.
Every place we travel has its landmarks, and for nearly every city on a significant river, at least some of those landmarks turn out to be bridges.
Last summer, in Porto, Portugal we met a formidable sandwich and survived. But it took two of us to eat each of the ones we tried. All were good, and each was a little different. Our favorite recommended by our apartment host, was at Cafe…
With several days to spend in Porto, Jonathan L explores several aspects of local culture
Jonathan L takes us on the start of his day exploring through the city of Porto
Porto is clamping down on tuk-tuks, excursion buses, a road train and its hop-on hop-off carriers
Built in an old 1930’s cafe and retaining many of the building’s original art deco features, the Imperial McDonalds is likely the most attractive McDonald’s int he world.
The Duoro Valley is a premier wine growing area to the east of Porto, known for its spectacular scenery and port wine.
Traditional wine-carrying boats line the banks of the Douro at Vila Nova de Gaia, opposite Porto, Portugal.
Every place we travel has its landmarks, and for nearly every city on a significant river, at least some of those landmarks turn out to be bridges.
Last summer, in Porto, Portugal we met a formidable sandwich and survived. But it took two of us to eat each of the ones we tried. All were good, and each was a little different. Our favorite recommended by our apartment host, was at Cafe…