Aveiro, Portugal: Solo Travel, Tiles, Wine & the Best Food Finds (Our First Stop in Portugal)
Brittany and Josh recap their first stop in Portugal, Aveiro, discussing pronunciation, Brittany’s five-day solo stay, and what made the town so special, including its canals, cobblestone streets, and signature tiles used to help prevent mold and mildew. Brittany shares a guided boat and history tour, a wine tasting with a couple from Holland, and reflections on missing Josh while experiencing the city alone. They highlight favorite food and drink spots: Bastardo Coffee Roasters, Raiz, Asimami, Ovos Moles de Aveiro, Restaurante O Barro, Aligarius for francesinha, and Michelin-star Salpoente. Together they explore murals and monuments, attend during Freedom Day and a marathon weekend, take a wine tour, try local piglet at Leitao De Levira, and note Aveiro’s affordability and easy train access from Lisbon en route to Porto.
00:00 Welcome to Aveiro
01:06 Solo days in town
01:40 Tiles boats and tours
03:07 Missing your travel buddy
04:00 Moving to Europe talk
05:43 Coffee and foodie finds
09:03 Ovos moles and classics
12:03 Michelin treat at Salpoente
14:43 Reunited at the station
16:10 Venice of Portugal vibe
19:39 Walking tour and best meal
21:02 Mussels And Lemon Cake
22:20 Coffee And Morning Walk
22:51 Salt Soap And Murals
24:04 Justice Statue And Tiles
28:01 Francesinha And Wine Tour
30:19 Piglet With Orange
32:11 Ranking Aveiro And Return Plans
38:29 Travel Tips And Wrap Up
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