Portugal Backpacking Guide 2024 (Insider Tips & Itineraries) https://hostelgeeks.com/europe-travel-tips/portugal-backpacking-guide/ 5 Star Hostels Mon, 02 Sep 2024 13:30:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://hostelgeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-fav-hg-4-32x32.png Portugal Backpacking Guide 2024 (Insider Tips & Itineraries) https://hostelgeeks.com/europe-travel-tips/portugal-backpacking-guide/ 32 32 The Ultimate Backpacking Guide to Porto on a Budget https://hostelgeeks.com/backpacking-porto-travel-guide/ https://hostelgeeks.com/backpacking-porto-travel-guide/#respond Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:41:48 +0000 https://hostelgeeks.com/?p=85811 Welcome to Porto, a city known for its iconic tiles, world-renowned Port wine, and stunning riverside promenade. This Backpacking Porto travel guide is your key to unlocking a journey that’s as rich in culture as it is in affordability. Porto is a welcoming city for backpackers, including those traveling solo. With its friendly locals, safe streets, and effervescent hostel scene, it’s the perfect destination for anyone looking to venture on their own. For personalized tips and advice on solo travel […]

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]]> https://hostelgeeks.com/backpacking-porto-travel-guide/feed/ 0 The Solo Travel Guide to Porto https://hostelgeeks.com/solo-travel-guide-porto/ https://hostelgeeks.com/solo-travel-guide-porto/#respond Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:32:20 +0000 https://hostelgeeks.com/?p=85820 Ah, Porto. A city where the wine flows as freely as the Douro River, where the cobblestone streets whisper tales of old, and where the charm of Old World Europe blends seamlessly with the vibrancy of modern life. Anna here, the founder of Hostelgeeks.com. I have traveled to Porto several times, and I still want to come back whenever I have the chance. It is really this kind of destinations that offers lots of sightseeing attractions as well as that […]

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]]> https://hostelgeeks.com/solo-travel-guide-porto/feed/ 0 29 Fun Things To Do in Lisbon, Portugal – Tram Rides, Custard Tarts and Kayaking https://hostelgeeks.com/29-fun-things-to-do-lisbon-portugal/ https://hostelgeeks.com/29-fun-things-to-do-lisbon-portugal/#respond Sun, 11 Aug 2024 21:34:29 +0000 https://hostelgeeks.com/?p=26481 Here you have it; the very best list of 29 FUN things to do in Lisbon, Portugal. This is not your ordinary 5 coolest things to do in Lisbon – list. No this is your insider guide to the best the Portuguese capital has to offer. Or at least, what we think is pure fun. Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal and historical capital city. It’s a paradise for beach lovers, foodies, history geeks and of course, hostel geeks! Keep scrolling […]

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]]> https://hostelgeeks.com/29-fun-things-to-do-lisbon-portugal/feed/ 0 3 Best Hostels in Porto (for Solo-Traveler – 2024) https://hostelgeeks.com/best-hostels-in-porto-portugal/ https://hostelgeeks.com/best-hostels-in-porto-portugal/#comments Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:13:42 +0000 https://hostelgeeks.com/?p=30399 Porto has many EPIC and outstanding hostels. It can be absolutely overwhelming! We welcome you to the 3 best hostels in Porto that we personally visited over several trips. This city has a special place in our heart, and we love to come back whenever possible. In this guide we share the absolute coolest hostels to stay, our favorite things to do, and, of course, a handmade map for. Our Favorite Porto Hostels are: The Passenger Hostel – great for […]

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]]> https://hostelgeeks.com/cheap-eats-guide-porto/feed/ 0 8 Things NOT to Do in Porto https://hostelgeeks.com/things-not-to-do-in-porto/ https://hostelgeeks.com/things-not-to-do-in-porto/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:19:14 +0000 https://hostelgeeks.com/?p=86012 Porto is filled with activities and things to do. Besides all those amazing sights and things to do in Porto, there are always things NOT to do. Like in every city! After visiting several times, I thought it is time to make this list of things you can easily skip, avoid, and how to make Portuguese friends of a lifetime. Stay only 1 Day I have seen it over and over again: people either regretting staying only 1 day or […]

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]]> https://hostelgeeks.com/party-hostels-in-porto/feed/ 0 11 Hidden Gems to Porto (and guide to the best FUN things to do in Porto) https://hostelgeeks.com/hidden-gems-porto-secrets/ https://hostelgeeks.com/hidden-gems-porto-secrets/#respond Sun, 04 Aug 2024 13:06:41 +0000 https://hostelgeeks.com/?p=3372 Welcome to my 11 hidden gems in Porto, Portugal. I consider this destination a small paradise for the wine lover and food enthusiast. I have visited Porto the first time in 2008 and the last time in 2023. And I can tell you: it changed a lot. So many more hostels, cafés and restaurants. It is an absolute gem of a city. I am still considering moving there for a few months. It is perfect for the slow traveler and […]

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]]> https://hostelgeeks.com/hidden-gems-porto-secrets/feed/ 0 38 FUN Things to Do in Porto – Cruise, Arts, and Festivals https://hostelgeeks.com/fun-things-to-do-in-porto-portugal/ https://hostelgeeks.com/fun-things-to-do-in-porto-portugal/#respond Sat, 03 Aug 2024 15:58:26 +0000 https://hostelgeeks.com/?p=24685 Looking for fun things to do in Porto? We visited Porto so many times. Every single time it has been a great experience. The city of Porto itself is small, but the surroundings offer so many awesome things to do. From day trips to surfing and so much culture in this tiny beautiful city. In recent years, the city of Porto has been the target of tourists from all over the world. A beautiful city with small dimensions and a […]

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