From port wine to sunshine, rich culture to beautiful beaches, the Portuguese coast boasts some of the most majestic landscapes and historic cities across Europe. This itinerary will take you up and down the coastline, on the ultimate road trip of Portugal. Porto & The Douro Valley Accommodation Recommendation: Airbnb (2 bed/ 2 bath located in historic port wine distillery building with balcony overlooking the Ribeira UNESCO cultural district) I’d recommend staying on the Villa de Gaia side of the river as it’s a bit less busy than downtown Porto, with easy access (by boat, gondola or bridge) to the historic Porto center. Villa de Gaia is also where all the port wine distilleries are! Recommended Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Porto Explore Villa de Gaia Cais de Gaia WOW – Cultural & Porto Wine District Day 2: Porto Tour Day 10:45- 1:00: Porto Free Walking Tour Meeting point: The…
Holland surprised me in the best possible way. I’d visited this charming city once before during a chilly weekend while studying abroad, but it was such a different experience seeing the beauty of the canals of Amsterdam, tulip fields of Keukenhof, and historic streets of Gouda in the warmth of April. We had the most perfect weather (other than a bit of rain the first night) and locals and tourists alike were out enjoying the sunshine. There never seems to be enough time or days while exploring a new place — or even exploring somewhere a second time– but I definitely got to see the magic of Holland during this trip, and I wouldn’t have changed anything about what we did, or where we went. Enjoy this itinerary, and if you have recommendations for other great places to go in the Netherlands, please share! Day 1: Amsterdam’s Museum Quarter Heineken…