Best things to do in Porto, Portugal in 3 days

view of Ribeira in Porto from across Douro River

Last Updated on January 11, 2025 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 […]

How to plan a day trip to Gibraltar from Spain

barbary macaques sitting on the skywalk in Gibraltar

Last Updated on June 29, 2024 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 […]

Aveiro – the “Venice” of Portugal in one day

moliceiros boats on the canal in Aveiro in Portugal

Last Updated on March 12, 2024 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 […]

Exploring the South Coast of Iceland

black beach on the South Coast Iceland

Last Updated on May 9, 2023 There’s no shortage of beautiful landscapes and natural wonders in Iceland. You can find it at every corner as you travel through the country. The famous Ring Road takes you on a trip through volcanos, glaciers, geysers and hot springs. It doesn’t matter which direction you go, Iceland will […]