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Port tasting in Porto: Will you go for Ruby or Tawny?
If you’re visiting Porto, a port tasting is an unmissable experience. But what exactly is the difference between Ruby and Tawny? And did you know that there are also white and rosé ports? At the historic Cálem port cellars, I dive into the world of port wine, from centuries-old traditions and impressive wine barrels to surprising pairings with cheese and chocolate. A glimpse into the port cellars at Cálem Across the Douro, in Vila Nova de Gaia, lie the famous port cellars. Al
Ilse Woorts


Lisbon hotel tip: Casa Teva by chic&basic is situated in one of the city’s nicest neighbourhoods
At Reisleven, we love sharing great hotels with you. Are you planning a weekend break to colourful Lisbon soon? If so, I’ve got a hot tip for you: Casa Teva by chic&basic, right in the heart of the historic Alfama district. Sleeping in chic & basic style You could easily walk right past Casa Teva. From the outside, the hotel is rather unassuming, blending in with the colourful houses, narrow streets and façades where laundry hangs out to dry. As soon as you know where to go,
Ilse Woorts


Discover this surprising concept in Évora: luxury and the best of two hotels
The beautifully restored farmhouse in the Alentejo countryside In the area around Évora, I discovered a surprising concept: two unique hotels that you can combine during a single stay. One offers the charm of a restored Portuguese farmhouse, the other the luxury of a five-star hotel in a former monastery. Just a 15-minute drive from Évora, the capital of the Alentejo region, these two unique properties are situated in the heart of the Portuguese countryside, just a three-minu
Ilse Woorts
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