Parks, Bridges + Boats

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

A Day in the Douro Valley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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