port tasting in Douro Valley
This area is considered the birthplace of port at around the 17th century. The tour I was on took a break in Amarante to taste its iconic pastries before stopping…
Hard Days Night
Time's winged chariot seems to be hurrying near....at least his glasses seem to be holding up.
Ribeira neighborhood of Porto
This area borders the Rio Douro and is listed as UNESCO World Heritage site - with its ancient narrow cobbled alleyways and gorgeous, colorful buildings it's not hard to figure…
guardian angels on the look out in Amarante?
I thought these angels on a cathedral in this small town were beautiful however it turns out they're controversial as the gold used to provide them glitz and glamour is…
view of Riberia in Porto
taken from the top of highest hill in Porto and the location for both a cathedral and military post - nice combo for covering all your protection needs when you…
don’t worry, be happy
some of my besties from a cafe around the corner from where I was staying in Porto. People with tattoos always have the most interesting stories....