Lokrum is a tiny island a 15-minute ferry ride from the port in Old Town. A lot has happened here over the years. Originally home to a Benedictine monastery dating back to 1023. Richard the Lionheart was apparently stranded here in 1192.
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We stepped back in time to a 13th-century walled city perched on the sea. There are no cars allowed inside and even though over a million tourists visit per year, if you go early enough, there’s still magic to be found. And maybe a dragon or two.
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One of the things that constantly came up in our research was that walking the 1,940 meters on top of the Dubrovnik City walls was a must-do.
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Dublin is a beautiful compact city with most of its sites situated within walkable distance in the city center or a quick train ride away. Despite its small size, this city is steeped in history and makes it very accessible (free museum lovers, rejoice). From ancient artifacts dating back to 6000 B.C. to Viking sites to the more Guinness Storehouse, there is much to discover in this 'Land of Saints and Scholars’.
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Dublin is known for its fair share of rainy grey days (even though we had some gorgeous sunny ones in October). The food here seems built to ward off the chill of inclement weather and does warm, hearty, and filling at its best.
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We were in Porto for two weeks, which is a long time for us to stay in one city. We wanted to try a slower paced travel, to try to live a little longer in a place instead of just seeing the highlights.
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On a map, Espinho station and Granja station were just two train stops we needed to pass through on our way to Aveiro.
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One side of Porto is built along the Douro River and another side borders the Atlantic Ocean. Needless to say, there is no shortage of shoreline and beaches to explore.
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If we’re interested in seeing something in Porto, chances are, so are many others. Because of Porto’s size, this can make some places feel very crowded at times. Craving a little more solitude to balance out the busy days, I took the opportunity to seek out some parks and gardens a bit off the beaten path. Here are a few of my favorites.
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It’s a tale of two cities. On the North side of the Douro River is Porto and on the South side is another city called Vila Nova de Gaia.
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Aveiro is a quiet dreamy city an hour train ride away from Porto. We came to check out the canals and waterways that lined the streets, but ended up being captivated by the little details that made this place a perfect day trip from Porto.
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The Linha do Douro is a train line that starts from Porto and goes along the Douro River and is said to be one of the most scenic train rides in Portugal.
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