Having a Funicular Time in Porto (A Slow Roller Coaster Ride)
Dear Travel Diary, I went to Porto again today. When I visited last week, I concentrated on walking around and getting a feel for the city. When I Read More…
The Joy of an Englishman When He Finds Malt Vinegar Abroad
Dear Diary, I can’t believe it. For the first time in over two years, it appears I may be able to have some malt vinegar with my chips. In the URead More…
Rain and Hail Combination in Northern Portugal
Dear Travel Diary,
Today, I saw something I’ve never seen before. I heard hail hitting the window of my room and when I went to take a look I saw therRead More…
I Enjoy the High Spots of Porto Without Getting High
Dear Travel Diary, Yesterday I took the train to Porto. I’ve been busy with work and it was the first chance I had to explore. One of the first thiRead More…
Francesinha: A Portuguese Dish with a French Influence
Francesinha is a Portuguese sandwich that is served in a dish and eaten with a knife and fork. It’s mostly served in the city of Porto and consists ofRead More…
Introducing Dear Travel Diary
I’ve decided to add a new section to the blog. It’s called “Dear Travel Diary”. Blog posts I write under this category will be about my day to day actRead More…
Why I Decided to Leave the Netherlands and Start Travelling Again
I was born in England, but the Netherlands is the only place that ever really felt like home. Yesterday I left the house I’d been living in for nearlyRead More…
How to Buy a Scooter in the Netherlands (And Then Sell It)
Four weeks ago I bought a scooter. I sold it today, for reasons I will explain in my next blog post. As with most things in life, it proved to be a leRead More…
German Currywurst: A Fast Food Dish Inspired by a Blending of Cultures
Currywurst is popular German fast food that contains steamed pork sausage that’s been fried and cut into slices The slices are covered with curry ketcRead More…
My Thoughts on Altstadt, the Longest Bar in the World
In German, the word Altstadt means old town and the Altstadt area of Düsseldorf is known as the longest bar in the world. This is not entirely accuraRead More…