Charleston is without a doubt one of the most picturesque and charming cities in America. The oldest city in South Carolina is full of history, pastel-colored houses, sprawling mansions, cobble stone streets and lush gardens. It’s not hard to instantly fall in love with Charleston. As far as cities go, this one is very walkable […]
Douro Valley, Europe, Portugal
Exploring the spectacular Douro Valley in Portugal – Porto to Douro Valley day trip
Portugal has many beautiful places, but Douro Valley might just be the most stunning region of the country. The UNESCO recognized wine region is one of the world’s oldest with wine production going back to 2,000 years ago. Even if you are not a wine drinker, Douro Valley is a must visit, whether as a […]
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal, famous for its steep hills, old city charm and of course Port wine. Lisbon might be the more popular city in Portugal to visit, but there are many things to do in Porto making it a great European destination. While Porto shares many similarities with Lisbon, it […]
Visiting Gibraltar was on my radar for a quite a while. Even though I didn’t know much about it, I was fascinated by this unusual place, where a massive Rock standing at 426 m (1,398 ft) high dominates Gibraltar’s landscape. Also, I’m not going to lie, the fact that there are wild monkeys roaming freely […]
Aveiro, a small city on the west coast of Portugal, is often referred to as Portuguese Venice. Set along the lagoon Ria de Aveiro, it’s home to canals, bridges and colorful Moliceiros boats. While I think the comparison to the iconic Italian city is a bit far fetched, Aveiro sure is a charming and picturesque […]