Tag: Portugal

What to Expect when Port Tasting in Porto, Portugal

Posted 18th February, 2013
By Alex&Bell
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Porto is a beautiful town in the North of Portugal and is the second largest town in the nation. Portugal’s 2nd city is most famous for, of course, its ports. The grapes to produce these fortified wines grow well in the Douro Valley, making port tasting in Porto perfect. One reason Porto is a wonderful…

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Ladra Flea Market in Lisbon

Posted 11th August, 2012
By Alex&Bell
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While in Lisbon, we stumbled upon a wonderful market for special gifts, the Ladra Flea Market. Feira da Ladra, its Spanish name, basically translates to “market of thieves.” However, what you’ll actually find is a market with exquisitely hand crafted items. There are stalls with beautiful jewelry made from recycled goods, like nespresso coffee pods…

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