Braga is the capital of the little-explored Minho region in the north of Portugal and makes a great base for exploring the area. There are also plenty of things to do in Braga itself, as you’ll see in this article. In some ways, Braga feels more like nearby Galicia in…
Even though it’s the third-largest city in Portugal, Braga feels like a small town. I mean that in a good way. The historic center can be crossed on foot in about 15 minutes, and yet Braga is packed with things to do and see. In 2019, it was ranked second…
Braga Street Art GuideStreet art has become a big passion of mine over the past year, so you can expect to see more street art guides appearing on this blog. Granted, a guide to Braga street art might seem like an odd place to start.To be frank, Braga is definitely…
The Incredible Street Art of Quinta do MochoA few years ago, it would have been unthinkable for anyone to recommend that tourists visiting Lisbon should go to Quinta do Mocho. It was a rough neighborhood with the worst possible reputation, and even most Lisbonites wouldn’t dare to enter it.But fast…
The Ultimate Guide to Things to Do in Óbidos, PortugalThe medieval walled town of Óbidos, Portugal is a delightful place to visit. There are many things to do in Óbidos, and the town has a long and illustrious history dating back more than 2,000 years. It’s been ruled by Celts, Romans,…
Having lived in the Portuguese capital for more than four years now, I’ve eaten in quite a few vegetarian and vegan Lisbon restaurants. From hearty veggie burgers to delicate crêpes, I’ve savored every last bite.Lisbon has become one of the top vegan foodie destinations in Europe, with new places popping…
Vegan Faro Portugal GuideFor my birthday this year, Nick surprised me with a trip to Faro in the south of Portugal! I’ll admit I didn’t know much about Faro before this trip. Except that it’s the capital of the Algarve, an area of Portugal that has long been popular among beachgoers…
Vegan Porto GuideAs a resident of Lisbon, I guess I’m not supposed to like Porto. There’s a big rivalry between the two cities, which seems to have more to do with soccer than anything else. But the truth is, I love Porto. It’s a beautiful city full of azulejos, street art,…
Porto Museum GuideThe streets of Porto are filled with so many things to see that the entire city is like an open-air museum. It’s easy to fill your time meandering the streets, either on one of Porto’s popular walking tours or just by yourself, and forget that there are plenty of…
The Harry Potter Porto ConnectionIf you’re a Harry Potter fan, you probably already know that London and Edinburgh are full of locations that influenced and inspired JK Rowling as she was writing the Harry Potter books. Read More: Top Harry Potter Things to Do in London But what about Porto??? Not many…
Hi, I'm Wendy. I'm an intrepid traveler, vegan foodie and animal lover. I travel all over the world (117 countries and counting!) uncovering vegan treasures to show you how you can be vegan anywhere. Read more on my About page.
