Porto's rooftops above the Douro

02 · Travel · 2022

Europe 2022

My first solo trip. A first live Chelsea game at Stamford Bridge, then Porto, which set the bar for every city since.

2 stops13–17 Mar 20225 days1 match

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London

United Kingdom · 13 Mar 2022

Match day

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Premier League · Stamford BridgeChelsea 1–0 Newcastle United

My second visit to Stamford Bridge, and my first time watching Chelsea live. It was only days after the sanctions on Roman Abramovich hit the club, so the whole ground was emotional. Then we won it at the death. Kai Havertz brought down Jorginho's long ball and finished in the 89th minute. What a goal.

Porto

Portugal · 14–17 Mar 2022

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My first solo trip. The food was amazing and so cheap. I did a wine tasting in the Douro Valley and went ATV riding, where one of the ATVs actually caught fire. That aside, it was a 9/10 trip.

FoodAmazing, and very cheapActivitiesDouro Valley wine tasting and an ATV rideStandout momentOne of the ATVs caught fire

What I did

Mon 14 MarFirst night in Porto
Tue 15 MarDouro Valley tour
A day in the valley east of Porto where port wine comes from: wine tastings, lunch and a cruise on the river.
Wed 16 MarViews over the Douro
Wed 16 MarBuggy adventure
Out to old ruins and a traditional village. This is the ride where one of the buggies caught fire.

LikedThe people most of all: so loving and welcoming. The food, the weather and the public transport were great too.

86 / 100
Would I return? Yes

Scorecard · 10 categories · 100 points

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The pile

Pitchside before kick-off

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John Ojo