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Category: Portugal

Parks, Bridges + Boats
Porto, Portugal

Parks, Bridges + Boats

During a lull in the pandemic we spent a precious month in Porto and may have captured nearly every moment.

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A Day in the Douro Valley
Douro Valley, Portugal

A Day in the Douro Valley

Our day began enshrouded in mist but ended with a glorious pink and peach setting sun.

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Arte do Porto
Porto, Portugal

Arte do Porto

From contemporary art to ancient puppetry, Porto offers an eclectic mix for any lover of art.

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Cultura do Porto
Porto, Portugal

Cultura do Porto

Portugal may be half the size of Washington State but the cultural and historical sites are immeasurable.

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Gastronomy of Porto
Porto, Portugal

Gastronomy of Porto

Have you sipped a bica, a pingo or vinho do Porto? Have you tasted bacalhau, francesinhas or castanhas?

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Azulejos in Porto
Porto, Portugal

Azulejos in Porto

Inspired variations of blue and white azulejos create a unique color palette in the city of Porto.

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Promenade through Porto
Porto, Portugal

Promenade through Porto

On the far western edge of Europe, Porto, Portugal offers an ideal blend of traditional and modern life.

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Obrigado Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal

Obrigado Lisbon

We cannot talk about our impressions of Lisbon without referring to the quaint single-car trams that speed up and down its hills.

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Belém, Portugal
Belém, Portugal

Belém, Portugal

Belém, a suburb of Lisbon on the Tagus River, is filled with museums, historical sights and monuments.

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Coimbra, Portugal
Coimbra, Portugal

Coimbra, Portugal

If you are a bibliophile, a visit to the historic Joanina Library at the University of Coimbra should be added to your bucket list.

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