Where to Stay in Porto (A Guide to 16 Amazing Hotels + the Best Areas to Stay in 2025!)

Where to Stay in Porto (A Guide to 16 Amazing Hotels + the Best Areas to Stay in 2025!)

Porto was one of my first solo trips ever, and let me tell you—I learned the hard way how much your location can impact your experience. The city may be small, but that doesn’t mean your neighborhood choice doesn’t matter. Sure, you can walk or hop on a tram, but isn’t it way easier when…

First Time in Lisbon: How to Experience the City Like a Local (in 2025)

First Time in Lisbon: How to Experience the City Like a Local (in 2025)

Before I headed to Lisbon, I scoured the internet for all the best tips, tricks, cafés—any and everywhere I needed to go. And ooooh, y’all are lucky because I’ve got the goods. After hours of pouring over reel after reel, I created the most epic Lisbon itinerary. This city is magnetic. The golden rooftops, the…

The Ultimate Porto 2 Day Itinerary for an Unforgettable Experience

The Ultimate Porto 2 Day Itinerary for an Unforgettable Experience

Porto was my first solo travel destination back in 2019, and honestly, I couldn’t have picked a better place to start. The locals were so welcoming that I felt like I had built-in tour guides, and the city’s walkability made it easy to explore without overthinking directions (or having to deal with public transport meltdowns—as…