I recently started listening to audiobooks and my favorite way to do this is by walking from Praça do Infante D. Henrique all the way down to Foz. It’s a flat and leisurely walk right next to the gorgeous Douro River.

If you love tea, visit Rota do Chá. The restaurant is in a traditional Portuguese home with decor that reflects the historical tea trade route. There’s so many tea options and a shop so you can bring some home. I organize an occasional English-language book swap in the room with all the books and old photos.

There’s nothing I love more than treasure hunting on a Saturday morning. The flea market at the Marquês metro station always has a good selection of home goods and clothes. When you have to pack everything you own into a suitcase, you leave a lot of things behind. Finding vintage rugs to furnish my home and make it feel like mine has been a long process but it’s been really fun and you can learn a lot about the culture from traditional everyday items. Some of my favorite things to collect are brass candle stick holders, baskets, and glassware.