by Sarah Gallo | Apr 17, 2016 | Accommodation Reviews, Europe, Portugal, Reviews
Porto is famed for its port wine, magnificent Douro Valley, and the D. Luís I Bridge. As always, we wanted to be in the heart of the Ribeira do Porto, and found Descobertas Boutique Hotel to be in the perfect location – only a two minute walk from the bridge! As...
by Sarah Gallo | Apr 14, 2016 | Accommodation Reviews, Europe, Portugal, Reviews
“See Lisbon or Die,” it read on the wall of our hostel. After a lovely experience at Oasis Backpackers Palace Seville, we decided to stay at Oasis Backpackers Lisbon. A smaller, yet cozier hostel in a restored 100 year old Portuguese mansion, Oasis Backpackers Lisbon...
by Sarah Gallo | Jan 22, 2016 | Europe, Portugal, Reviews, Tour Company Reviews
Porto, Portugal is largely known for its wine — specifically port wine. Where do you think port wine got its name from? Maybe Porto? Absolutely. As someone that loves wine, and loves culture, I knew that I’d want to mix the two while in Porto. But how? By taking a...