After experiencing Lisbon to the fullest, I headed north to Porto for a travel blogging conference.
As I unfortunately slept through an early morning city tour I’d signed up for (I swear I really wasn’t hung over *this* time) and spent most of my time taking part in the conference, I sadly didn’t get to experience much of the city.
Of what little of Porto I did see, I really liked! I can’t wait to return to Portugal and get to know this charming city a whole lot better.
Needless to say, the travel blogging conference was a blast like usual. I learned a lot, had fun hanging out with other travel mad enthusiasts like myself and even celebrated a certain milestone birthday (and no, I won’t reveal my age).
Here are my favorite Instagram Postcards of Porto and the conference itself.
The unofficial pre-conference party at La Bohème.
Porto street art near the Bessa Hotel.
Walking through the streets of Porto, one of Europe’s oldest cities.
Porto city view.
Sunset cruise along the Douro River.
Sunset cruise along the Douro River.
View from the TBU opening event at Pousada do Porto Freixo Palace Hotel.
This stunning palatial courtyard is where our cocktail party was held.
Just when I thought the sailers and fado singers in Lisbon were sexy, there was this.
Elegant palace and hotel interior.
Celebrating a milestone birthday with a yummy breakfast at the Sheraton Hotel Porto (conference venue).
View of Porto from Alfandega Congress Centre, former Customs House.
The interior of the congress center.
Travel bloggers go wild at every conference, this time in some sort of camera showdown.
Some delicious fruit and all sorts of other tasty Portuguese treats.
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Have you been to Porto? If yes, tell me what I’m missing and help build up my itinerary for my next visit!
Loved Porto! Looks like you had a blast =)
@Andrea – What little I saw, I liked. Can’t wait to return someday for a longer visit.
I love that you had cake for breakfast on your birthday.
@Stephanie – Ha ha, thanks. Not a bad way to start the day! 🙂
You must go to Porto for the São Jao festival in June, the city is amazing and it is an incredible time.
@Kathy – I will keep this in mind for my next visit! Thanks. 🙂
It’s funny, being in London which is so close to Portugal I never really consider it as anything other than a beach destination. You’ve certainly peaked my interest though, especially with the photo of the palatial courtyard – so intricate.
@Zarek – Portugal is so amazing! Kind people, good food, stunning architecture … I could go on and on. Hope you make it there sometime.
A place where I want to visit soon. Looking more intriguing now. Besides, I love their sweet wine. Nice that a milestone birthday was celebrated there.
@Sherry – I hope you make it there!! Thanks, I’m happy to have celebrated my birthday there too. 🙂
i really want to get to Portugal and i hear such great things about Porto. love the photos!!
@Lola – Thank you! I hope you get there, as Portugal is such an amazing country.
I visited Porto several years ago, and I have very positive memories of the city. Well, except for the rain. I forgot the name of the museum, but did you visit the museum devoted to the trams? I did, and I loved the place.
Porto is fab! I didn’t see too much of the city as I was there for a travel blogging conference and then left for a blog trip through Northern Portugal.
I’ll definitely have to check out the tram museum someday as I love weird and offbeat sites like that! Thanks for the tip.