Porto is the second largest city in Portugal after Lisbon, and in recent years, it has been recognized as one of the top destinations to visit in Europe. The core area of Porto is relatively compact and similar to Lisbon, consisting of many hills, alleys, etc. It doesn’t take long to explore Porto, and it’s easy to see most of the city in two full days.

I am not a professional travel photographer, but I like to travel. And when I do, I like to take photos. I never really started to travel much until around 2012-2013, which was pretty late for me as I was in my early 30s. I try to travel at least twice yearly, consistent until 2020. In May of that year, a Scotland trip was scheduled with flights booked and daily plans noted, but unfortunately, we had to cancel.

I rarely travel alone. My New York trip in June was the first time I travelled specifically to take photos. My last visit was in 2018, and this year marked my fifth time visiting New York City. Although the travel portion was not great (delays, cancelled flights, lost luggage), the city was incredible. I had four days to do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted, and I had the opportunity to explore the city independently with as much time as needed.