The Passion of Portugal
The Passion of Portugal

This little slice of Europe is mainly known for its sweet pastries, fortified wine and glamorous beaches but Portugal has so much more to offer - namely its people. The incredible hospitality and passion of its population was hard to ignore and we fell in love with the people of Portugal as much as its food, wine and culture.

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The Best Wine Bars in Portugal
The Best Wine Bars in Portugal

Our guide on where to get the best of both natural and regular wines throughout Portugal

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Vinho Verde: Portugal’s Best Table Wine
Vinho Verde: Portugal’s Best Table Wine

A short piece on this most excellent drop of Portugal

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Why You Should Go To Coimbra
Why You Should Go To Coimbra

Coimbra is quite possibly my favourite city in Portugal. Read on for my guide on why you should go and what you should do once there.

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Ten Things To Do In Porto
Ten Things To Do In Porto

Drinking Port in the archway of a bridge? Visiting 14th century Churches? Drinking amazing wine? Count us in.

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Tracing Bourdain's Steps in Porto, Potugal.
Tracing Bourdain's Steps in Porto, Potugal.

My personal hero, Anthony Bordain came here. I went to every place he went to so you too, can follow in my footsteps.

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