Intercontinental Porto: A Palatial Hotel Stay in Porto
The guest room corridors of the Intercontinental Porto are lined with black and white photographs of the ancient city.
Scenic Portugal: Five-star Service, Accommodations and Cuisine on the Douro
On a Scenic Portugal cruise, the outstanding onboard experience was matched by the breathtaking Douro Valley scenery and excellent tours on shore.
Porto: Stories from Portugal’s Historic Bolhão Market
Porto: Stories from Portugal’s Historic Bolhão Market—is a compelling history of the people, foods and culture of Porto
Cruising on Queen Elizabeth: The Cunard Way
Guest contributors John and Sandra Nowlan cruise from Southampton to Spain and Portugal on Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth – “The Cunard Way”
2016: Recounting our travels
Looking back at our travels in 2016 and hoping for ‘more time to travel’ in 2017!
Cooking grilled Portuguese chouriço at home
A tale of a failed home-cooking experiment with Portuguese chouriço (sausage).
Majestic Cafe in Porto: Re-imagining the café society
The Majestic Cafe in Porto opened in 1921, when it was simply named “Elite.” Settings like this were an important part of the social fabric of the city.
Taste Porto Food Tours: Savoring a Magnificent City in Small Bites
We met Luis, our guide with Taste Porto Food Tours, on a sunny street corner close to the central market, Mercearia Do Bolhao
Livraria Lello: Portugal’s most celebrated bookshop
Is it worthwhile to visit Livraria Lello in Porto?