You might say I'm a foodie, excited about trying new dishes both at home and abroad. Food is what makes so much of the experience and recreating the recipes from my travels is a way to relive the fun. But I also love a good cocktail, as I worked for a few years as a bartender. Today I'm recreating … [Read more...] about My Favorite Cocktails from My Travels
Porto
Photo Friday: Porto, Portugal
It was a country not high up on my list. I was already planning a trip across the pond, so when I heard that a blogging conference would be taking place in the northern Portugal city of Porto, I found myself a cheap flight by way of Frankfurt and off I went. I didn't do any research in advance, … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Porto, Portugal
The Art of the Day Trip
There's not always enough time to devote a full stay at a given destination, which is where the day trip comes into play. Throughout my travels, if I've found myself with an extra day, I'll take the train to another city to wander around. It allows me to see something new without having to deviate … [Read more...] about The Art of the Day Trip
Photo Essay: Porto Street Art
Street art is the best way to experience a city's pulse without stepping foot inside of a museum. I visited Porto, Portugal back in September for the Travel Bloggers Unite conference and was impressed at the display of public artworks next to hundred-year-old buildings. The one above was located … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Porto Street Art
My Favorite Portuguese Meals
When people ask what I did in Portugal the only thing I can think to tell them, other than blog and drink, is eat. Northern Portugal has some fantastic food that reminds me of my time in the Portuguese neighborhood of Marrickville back in Sydney. The coastal region has plenty of fantastic seafood, … [Read more...] about My Favorite Portuguese Meals