how to be a traveler

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Category: Porto

  • 12 things i learned in the 7 days i spent in portugal

    1. Weather in December is pretty mild. The temperature was 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit. We didn’t need a winter coat – just a light jacket. 2. Tipping in restaurants is not obligated but it is common to add 5-10%, or round up your check. 3. Public transportation in Lisbon is reliable. It comes on time and…

  • how to be a traveler in porto (10 things to do)

    1. Admire all the blue tiles of Igreja de Santa Ildefonso. The church was completed in 1739 but the tiles were not added until until 1932 by Italian artist, Nicolau Nassoni. 2. Shop and eat at the Mercado do Bolhão. They sell fresh produce, seafood, meats, cheese, and specialty food items, in case you’re looking…