Road tripping from its bordering neighbour Spain, our first stop was the delightful Porto; a seaside town with so much charm and character. Split in two by the Douro River, Porto has one foot in the past reflected in the waning elegance of the historic city centre, and one in the present seen in the chic seaside suburbs that’s recently undergone a sort of resurgence with its flourishing community of edgy bars, restaurants and cafes.