Where can I buy good chocolate in Porto?

In my daily to do list is the consumption of dark chocolate. Fortunately, there are many places to buy high…

Sara Riobom
9 de December de 2015

What is the meaning of the Portuguese ceramic swallows?

Andorinhas, andorinhas… their delicate, flowery name immediately makes me think about the first Spring days, when the sun timidly shines…

Sara Riobom
2 de December de 2015

Why is Dark Street, in Porto, called that way?

For me, it’s beyond interesting to study the streets of Porto. Silent witnesses of time, they were rarely given random…

Sara Riobom
26 de November de 2015

Ultimate Guide to Understanding Port Wine

When you visit Porto you’ll probably want to take a bottle of Port wine to impress your dearest ones back…

Sara Riobom
16 de November de 2015

The story of Bolhão market in Porto

When I write a story I always think how I can bring people into it: I impersonate the life of…

Sara Riobom
13 de November de 2015

Who was Duque da Ribeira?

While I was investigating the reason why people jump from D Luis bridge, I came across this mysterious character called…

Sara Riobom
25 de October de 2015

What is the secret of Francesinha?

I already wrote about the best restaurants for francesinha in Porto. But if you are a proper foodie and interested…

Sara Riobom
25 de October de 2015

Why do kids jump from Luis I bridge in Porto?

When you get to Porto it’s mandatory to visit Ribeira, a small neighbourhood by the Douro river, part of Unesco’s…

Sara Riobom
25 de October de 2015

Janet Echelman sculpture in Matosinhos

Some readers sent me emails asking me what is the purpose of the giant net in Matosinhos. Someone even suggested…

Sara Riobom
25 de October de 2015

If you could paint Porto, what colours would you use?

When I was deciding the colours of Portoalities I closed my eyes and I immediately knew what are my colours…

Sara Riobom
24 de October de 2015
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