Tag: porto
2024 in retrospect: looking back on a year of travel
After a brief article introducing the TravelGuys context in 2024, it's time to take stock of this year's travels.
For the sake of consistency, as in my 2023 retrospective, I'll be talking here about 2024 publications, which includes a remainder...
Debriefing my stay in Porto
For a first-timer, this trip to Porto lived up to all its promises in every respect. In the end, it was just as pleasant as Lisbon, albeit in a totally different style.
You'll find a summary of the...
Porto-Paris in business class on Air France: progress confirmed
This flight in business class on Air France between Porto and Paris confirms the impression I had on the outward journey, namely a noticeable upscale in contrast to my previous experiences.
For the record the air routing of this...
ANA lounge in Porto: really mediocre
The ANA lounge in Porto doesn't stand out for its comfort, and even less for its food and beverage offer. It has the merit of being a place to wait for your flight, but nothing more.
Unfortunately, it...
Visiting Porto
I had high expectations of my visit to Porto and I wasn't disappointed. The city offers an interesting cultural heritage, beautiful landscapes and a pleasant setting in which to stroll.
But plan your visits well: the streets are very...
IN Diferente in Porto: a fine Michelin-starred restaurant and an ode to seafood
In Diferente offers fine gourmet cuisine that makes the most of local produce, all in a simple, refined setting.
So, after three evenings of upmarket dining, here I am, at the final dinner of this Portuguese escapade, with this...
Cafeina in Porto: creative, refined dishes at good value for money
Cafeina, in Porto, offers sophisticated modern cuisine at a surprisingly affordable price compared with restaurants serving simpler fare.
For this third dinner in Porto, I'm continuing along the path initially planned: after modern, affordable cuisine (Gruta), a bistro (Cantinho...
Cantinho do Avillez in Porto: a very good Portuguese bistro
Cantinho do Avillez offers typical Portuguese dishes in a bistro atmosphere right in the heart of Porto.
For this second dinner in Porto, I decided to stick with simple, traditional cuisine but to change the atmosphere: after the friendly Gruta...
Gruta in Porto: a great simple and affordable Portuguese restaurant
Located in the heart of Porto, Gruta offers simple, modern Portuguese cuisine that won't disappoint.
As part of the logic behind this trip, I thought I'd go for a crescendo of restaurants, starting with the simple and friendly and...