Most people assume that my life of nearly-constant travel is luxurious. While most of the time it's the exact opposite, more smelly laundry and ramen noodles than anything else, there is the occasional spot of luxury. One particular night was at Pousada Monte de Santa Luzia in Viana do Castelo, … [Read more...] about Living Large in Viana do Castelo
Portugal
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
Falling in Love with Guimaraes
Falling in love with Guimaraes was something unexpected. But that's the thing about love. It happens when you aren't looking for it. As soon as I arrived in this Portuguese town, I knew I would enjoy it. And no, not just because I had been stuck on a bus for a few hours. My fellow bloggers must … [Read more...] about Falling in Love with Guimaraes
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
Adventurous Eating at Camelo Restaurante
Camelo Restaurant in Viana do Castelo, Portugal is one of the top rated restaurants in the country. During my stay in Viana do Castelo in the northern region of Portugal, my fellow bloggers and I had the opportunity to dine here. We were greeted by terrifying monkfish in the cooler and … [Read more...] about Adventurous Eating at Camelo Restaurante