My flight to Jordan got cancelled. The only affordable replacement included a stopover in Sofia, Bulgaria – a city I knew absolutely nothing about. This is when I decided to extend the layover time and do a proper visit of Sofia. My take: This hotel changes my entire assessment of the NDK area. Sentro proves…
I spent 4 days in Tromsø in March, and the biggest decision I faced was where to base myself for the stay. Everyone told me to stay outside the city for darker skies. Tour companies pushed glass cabins at triple the price. Airbnb hosts promised aurora views from bed. Here is what actually happened… I…
When I discovered Tromso is famous for its high probability of northern light visibility, I immediately felt a pull to this destination. Known as the Gateway to the Arctic, Tromso sits 350 km north of the Arctic Circle in Norway. I live in London where we are lucky to get maybe one snowfall a year,…
Porto is compact – you can walk across the historic center in 30 minutes – but each neighborhood has a completely different vibe, price point, and type of traveler it attracts. Stay in Ribeira and you will wake up to river views and tourist crowds. Stay in Bonfim and you will pay half the price…
I spent 5 weeks in Porto during August and September 2025, staying across three different neighborhoods (Baixa, Bonfim, and Vila Nova de Gaia) to really understand this city beyond the tourist trail. Porto surprised me – not in the “blown away by beauty” way travel bloggers claim, but in the mundane, lived-experience way that actually…
Porto Airport is one of those places where getting into the city looks complicated on paper – metro lines, Andante cards, buses, taxis, rideshares – but in reality it’s fairly straightforward once you know what to expect. Over a few trips I’ve tried the main options: metro, airport bus, regular taxi, Uber/Bolt, and a pre-booked…
Porto has a reputation for being “good value” compared to the rest of Western Europe, but that’s only useful if you know what it actually costs to be here day to day. I spent five weeks in Porto in August 2025 (peak summer, no special deals) and tracked everything I spent – from Airbnb and…
I spent 5 weeks working remotely from Porto and tested 10+ cafés. Here is what actually works. My Experience Working from Porto Cafés I spent one month in Porto as a digital nomad in August 2025, working full-time from various cafés across the city. I needed reliable WiFi, accessible outlets, and cafés that welcome laptop…
Quick Answer The best restaurants in Porto are Bilha Nova for traditional Portuguese with both seafood and vegetarian options, Porta4 for melt-in-your-mouth sea bass, Venn Canteen for vegan fine dining that will change your mind about plant-based food, and Taberna dos Carris for traditional flan and sardines. Skip Vinhas d’Alho and Alecrim – both are…
I visited three port cellars during my five weeks in Porto and learned that more is not better when it comes to port tasting. Port wine is sweet, strong, and after your second tasting, everything starts to taste similar. Here is what actually matters when choosing which port houses to visit. About This Guide I…
Quick Answer Porto is excellent for digital nomads staying 1-2 months but challenging for longer stays. WiFi is reliable, cafes are laptop-friendly (except weekends at some spots), cost of living is affordable (1,500-2,200 euros/month including rent), and the city is safe and walkable. Best neighborhoods: Bonfim for value and space, North Baixa for local vibes…
I tried seven different pastel de nata bakeries during five weeks in Porto. Some were excellent. Some were disappointing. Here is what actually matters when choosing where to get pastel de nata, based on testing them myself. About This Guide I visited Porto for 5 weeks in August 2025, staying near Clérigos Tower where Castro…
I spent five weeks in Porto testing restaurants, booking tours, and exploring neighborhoods. This is not a “see every church and museum” itinerary – this is an experience-focused plan based on what actually made my Porto visit special. About This Guide I visited Porto for 5 weeks in August 2025 (my third visit), staying in…
I spent five weeks in Porto and kept hearing about the Douro Valley. Everyone said I had to go. So when my friend visited from London, I finally booked a full-day Douro Valley wine tour through GetYourGuide. The trip left at 8am from central Porto. We were picked up in an air-conditioned coach – and…
I spent the entire month of August 2025 in Porto (plus the first week of September). This was not a quick visit – I lived there, worked remotely, and experienced what Porto is actually like during peak summer. Here is what you need to know before booking an August trip. About This Guide I visited…
I’ve rounded up twelve of the most convenient and atmospheric hotels around Oslo Central Station (Oslo S) — places where you can drop your bags, grab a coffee, and walk straight into the city’s cultural core. Each one has strong verified reviews (8 and above), flexible rates, and that easy balance of location + character…
Choosing the right Kakheti wine tour from Tbilisi can get overwhelming fast when you’re browsing Viator and Get Your Guide and see a variation of similair sounding tours all with similair rating, but no actual way to know what would be best for YOU. This guide filters out the noise and focuses on small-group tours…
Some links in this guide are affiliate links, which support this site at no cost to you. I only recommend tours I’d book myself. All include free cancellation. Trying to pick a food or wine tour in Tbilisi can get overwhelming quickly — there are so many options, and half of them look the same….
Tbilisi has no shortage of city tours — history walks, food tastings, wine routes, night views — but only a few help you really understand the city instead of rushing you between photo stops. This guide breaks down the best small-group and private options that slow down where it matters and give you a feel…
Written by Ayushi, a frequent traveller who’s stayed in multiple places across Tbilisi, while exploring the city If you’re coming to Tbilisi to work and explore, you need more than free Wi-Fi. You need consistent speeds in rooms and common areas, real desks or sturdy tables, easy power access, and a central base so cafés…
Choosing where to stay in Cinque Terre is trickier than the map makes it look. The villages feel completely different: Monterosso is flat and beachy, Manarola and Vernazza are all about balcony views (and steps), and Riomaggiore has a lively lower lane with quieter streets higher up. Booking pages rarely spell out the gradients, stair…