5 reasons why to Portu-go-right-now

This past 4th of July week we headed back to Europe to see friends and fam in Sweden, but also managed to sneak in 5 days to explore Portugal. We had been to Lisbon before, so this time we got a car and headed out to explore the rest of the country instead. Sintra, Obidos and finally up to Porto - it was one of the best trips ever, and such a welcome break.

Every time I go by Portugal, I think about how wonderful it is with its beautiful food, art and culture, but here is a quick 5 reasons why photo story for why it makes so much sense to explore.

1. Beautiful Cities:

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  Porto

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  Cathedral

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  Sunset Over Porto

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  Night Walk

2. Palaces:

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  Pena Palace in All It's Glory

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  Always a Monstera Crush

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  Views for Days

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  Monserrate Gardens

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  Palace of Monserrate

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  Ceiling Details

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  2nd Floor

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  Someone was playing the piano

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  In Good Company

3. Food:

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  Salt Coated Mackerels

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  Salt Coated Mackerels

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  Chocolate Strawberries in Obidos

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  Duoro Valley

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  Porto at Quinta Pacheca

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  The Bounty of this Earth

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  Neverending Vines

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  With Friends

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  Hotels in Barrels

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  In Good Company

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  The Shadow Man of Sandeman

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  Fig Cake with Lunch

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  Fika Stop

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  Cafe Majestic at Porto

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  D found Chicken Piri Piri for me

4. Azuelos:

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  The most beautiful station in Porto

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  Walking around Porto

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  Azuelos Crush

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  Matching

5. The Ocean:

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  The most beautiful piscina.

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  The Westernmost Point of Europe.

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  Priai da Adraga

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