Portugal Vacation Itinerary

April 30, 2026 Leave a comment

Portugal, about the size of Indiana, is surprisingly diverse. From the stunning vineyards in the north to the grandeur of Lisbon to the beaches and resorts of the Algarve, there’s something for everyone.

With this vacation guide, I’ve taken my favorite spots in this country I’ve called home and created a flexible itinerary for your trip. It’s built around an 8 day trip (2 in Porto, 1 in Coimbra, 4 in Lisbon (with day trips), and 1 in The Algarve). But, it’s also flexible. There are an additional 7 day trips from Porto, Coimbra, and Lisbon that will allow you to extend your trip to 15 days. Or, you can swap out a day trip for one of your days in another
city.

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Ravenna Food & Travel Guide

April 2, 2026 Leave a comment

Ravenna, in northern Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region is often dwarfed by Venice, Florence, and Bologna, all within easy reach of the city. But skipping the former capital of the Byzantine Empire would be a huge mistake.

The city is filled with some of the most important and jaw-dropping artwork of Medieval times in the form of large-scale mosaics decorating churches, palaces, and homes.

And, the food is amazing, too. The local pasta, called Cappelletti is served in a way different from the rest of the rest of the region. There’s also a local bread that that’s stuffed with meat, cheese, and veggies (and sometimes Nutella!) A cookie named for a martyred saint and a festival celebrating a bivalve only adds to Ravenna’s deliciousness.

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