Porto

Escape to Porto

Feeling the early chill of winter, and craving some sun, I took off for a few days to Porto, one of my favorite cities in Europe.  From Dole airport, it takes less than 2 [...]

The Art of Azulejo

In the 15th century, King Manuel I of Portugal visited Seville, then the world capital of the Spanish-Islamic art of ceramic tile making, known as azulejo.  Since that [...]

Porto Street Art

Graffiti.  Street Art.  At its best, it’s a creative artistic expression, usually achieved with nothing more than a spray can and an idea.  Using the city’s [...]