Key Reasons to Visit PORTO, Portugal 🇵🇹 | Black Travel

[@inmytravelstoday]

I've been singing the praises of Porto for a while now. My husband and I were there last summer and he fell head over heels for it. We will definitely continue to vacation there and its surrounding cities.

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Hey there, good to see you in the comments. Porto is beautiful.

[@inmytravelstoday]

@@OurBlackUtopia Oh yes! I've been house sitting and will now house sit in London for a month. Content galore! Glad that you two enjoyed Porto

[@Refreshing_Words]

I love the opening graphic. Maybe it’s just new to me. It’s so nice!!!

[@OurBlackUtopia]

🙏🏾 Ric made it just for this video 🥰

[@Jess-A]

She has a ladybug patch! How nice. 🎉

[@OurBlackUtopia]

🙏🏾

[@Refreshing_Words]

I love the opening graphic. Y’all are total pros!

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Thank you for watching 💕 and please forgive the delay in responding. Our recent MeetUps have thrown our schedule off. 😳

[@Jess-A]

Look how Ric said Amazing! It must be cute.

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Porto is truly lovely. 😊

[@TravelNearorFar]

Porto won our hearts. Felt right!

[@OurBlackUtopia]

We totally understand - it's gotta a vibe. Thank you for watching 💕 and please forgive the delay in responding. Our recent MeetUps have thrown our schedule off. 😳

[@carolemckizzie4815]

My husband and I went to Porto for 10 days in October 2023. We had a great time!

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Did you manage to try all the pastries and port wine while you were there?🙂

[@mashanti_worldwide]

Matosinhos is my happy place in Porto

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Hey Mashanti; there is always more to explore, right?!?!? - we've yet to visit the beaches north of Porto proper - but they're now on our list. 🙏🏾 Thank you for watching 💕 and please forgive the delay in responding. You were there, so you know our recent MeetUps have thrown our schedule off. 😳

[@actionvj]

This premier was EXCELLENT and very informative.

[@Stellasbaby724]

My daughter would love that library- love this video.

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Hey Stella's Baby - it's actually a book store thought it is as elegant as a library. 😁

[@dcunha25]

Welcome to my city🖤

[@TheAbxgirl]

Hi all

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Hey there, Thank you for watching 💕 and please forgive the delay in responding. Our recent MeetUps have thrown our schedule off. 😳

[@lisasgto592]

Thank you for posting this. I’m rethinking my retirement and not waiting until 62. I can go now, but wanted to wait on social security. My hubs and I are exploring different countries where we can retire just because I want opinions. Porto looks lovely and Portugal is on my visit list for next year. Looking forward to more content. Wishing u both well from the DMV….

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Hey Lisa from the DMV. Let us know how else we can help your journey. In the meantime, here are some resources that might help: bit.ly/OBUresources. You might also be interested in our private Facebook group - FIRE over 50, you don’t have to be over 50 but definitely from the diaspora: bit.ly/FIREover50 🙄

[@danieldhardman5388]

Hey Ric & Halisi 👋. So glad to see this video! Now you're hitting close to home. We're planning our return trip to Porto to explore the surrounding area for the community we want to settle in. This time I plan to stay for 2-3 weeks. For those who are up for it, if you're looking for a great place to stay for a great price consider Sandeman Hostel, less than $20/night in the dorm room or about $40/night (I think) for a private room. Porto is definitely still one of the best keep secrets of Portugal.

[@YogaBlissDance]

I never get why everyone raves about Lisbon, it seems crowded, grafitti filled and hilly- and esp crazy in tourist season. Porto has always been and some of the smaller cities- my faves.

[@tammytee6179]

Agree!

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Cuz we love us some Lisboa 😆 - We do stay away from the tourist areas in the summer...for the most part. I realized I LOVE the city and the energy. But Porto's got a vibe that makes it a place we will be returning to on a regular basis.

[@tammytee6179]

I truly enjoy your video. I visited Porto in 2022 did the River tour, ate some delicious seafood and mingle with the gracious locals. I love that place and looking forward to going back.

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Yasss Tammy, next time you gotta try the Bifana's at Astros 😋. Thank you for watching 💕 and please forgive the delay in responding. Our recent MeetUps have thrown our schedule off. 😳

[@lorengaffin4469]

I visited Porto in September 2022 with my daughter for her special birthday and I fell in love with the city. We explored the city on our own when we arrived and then met up with a group a few days later. The wine tours were heavenly and food was delicious. The environment was great and I plan to return in June 2025 for more activities. Thank you for your channel!🙏🏽

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Hey Loren, thank you for watching 💕 and please forgive the delay in responding. Our recent MeetUps have thrown our schedule off. 😳 We love Porto but Lisbon is home. But Porto will always be our weekend getaway. 🥰 Let us know how we can help your journey. In the meantime, here are some resources that might help: bit.ly/OBUresources. You might also be interested in our private Facebook group - FIRE over 50, you don’t have to be over 50 but definitely from the diaspora: bit.ly/FIREover50 🙄

[@melaniebonnet7091]

After doing research, I already sense that this is my next home. I’m happy to see you discuss Porto.

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Hello Melanie, we will be talking about Coimbra this Thursday, you will want to check that out too. Thank you for watching 💕 and please forgive the delay in responding. Our recent MeetUps have thrown our schedule off. 😳 Let us know how else we can help your journey. In the meantime, here are some resources that might help: bit.ly/OBUresources. You might also be interested in our private Facebook group - FIRE over 50, you don’t have to be over 50 but definitely from the diaspora: bit.ly/FIREover50 🙄

[@melaniebonnet7091]

@@OurBlackUtopia You’re enjoying your lives and modeling the good stuff. Thanks so much. I’m already in Fire Over 50. 😊 I’m considering a consultation soon. I look forward to the video on Coimbra.

[@lauras8674]

Hi Ric and Halisi! Thank you for the video! I absolutely LOVE Porto! It is a wonderful place to visit. I will be back! ❤

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Yesss, we were just thinking about those bifanas. 😋

[@passiondiverone2752]

Good evening from Naples ,FL I can't wait to visit Portugal ! I love your drone footage and pictures of Porto ... you are a beautiful couple ❤ Thanks for sharing 🦋

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Hello Passion Diver 1, I will let Ric know that you like his footage - that's his latest toy 🤣. Portugal is an amazing country and we love it. Thank you for watching 💕 and please forgive the delay in responding. Our recent MeetUps have thrown our schedule off. 😳 Let us know how we can help your journey. In the meantime, here are some resources that might help: bit.ly/OBUresources. You might also be interested in our private Facebook group - FIRE over 50, you don’t have to be over 50 but definitely from the diaspora: bit.ly/FIREover50 🙄

[@passiondiverone2752]

@@OurBlackUtopia I am Cape Verdean and want to visit my Mothers country of Cabo Verde . I know the music and the food . The language I need to work on .. my friends speak it ... thank you for the links 🔗 😀

[@LeisurelyLorrie]

Hi, OBU

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Hey Leisurely Lorrie, 😃 Thank you so much for watching and for adding to the conversation. 💕 please forgive the delay in responding. Our recent MeetUps have thrown our schedule off. 😳

[@rubenraztek2122]

Next time visit the islands also glad you love it

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Wait, what? Islands off the coast near Porto? Tell us more and why is this the first time I'm hearing about this???😀 Thank you for watching 💕 and please forgive the delay in responding. Our recent MeetUps have thrown our schedule off. 😳

[@antoniopalmeiro8872]

Welcome to Portugal.....

[@baronsworldwide]

Porto’s chill vibe was my first impression as well. Hi from Madeira 👋

[@OurBlackUtopia]

The locals in both Porto and Coimbra are always trying to get us to move from Lisbon. I've finally had to admit to myself that I can only do chill in portions - I'm a big city girl 🤣

[@Jess-A]

Well, would you consider relocating 😮

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Hah, NO, Jess you know us...well me, I'm a city girl who loves to travel. I need to be near the biggest airport. 😆

[@Jess-A]

@@OurBlackUtopia Well, I’m just checking. We city girls have the right to try something different as we see fit.

[@Jess-A]

Plus, Ric may get you to change your mind after that lease ends. Lol. 😝

[@Mshawkins1]

Hello Halisi and Ric Love the pictures of Porto! Thank you both❤ Love the hair cut and color Halisi ❤❤

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Our pleasure! We're so glad that you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching 💕 and please forgive the delay in responding. Our recent MeetUps have thrown our schedule off. 😳 Let us know how we can help your journey.

[@DavidandRowenainPorto]

Stop telling all our secrets. We love it here.

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Ohhhh😳 We're sorry

[@cassandrakinchen9754]

Oh no! I missed the live!!!!!

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Actually it was premiere, we were at the @OurRichJourney meetup 😳 But we loved Porto and cannot wait to go visit again...for the bifanas alone 😋

[@Stellasbaby724]

Would love to do a wine tasting there.

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Put it on your list. It's a wonderful experience. 😃 Thank you for watching 💕 and please forgive the delay in responding. Our recent MeetUps have thrown our schedule off. 😳

[@Stellasbaby724]

@@OurBlackUtopia it’s on the list!!

[@jamettajohnson6172]

Watching from the future. Hi Halisi and Ric.Soryy I missed you.💜

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Hey Jametta - it's all good. Thank you for watching 💕 and please forgive the delay in responding. You know our recent MeetUps have thrown our schedule off. 😳

[@zeazevedo]

I'm happy to know that you liked my city and know that you will always be welcome. However, I felt compelled to rectify small errors, so that the video conveys the most correct information to your followers: 1 - The name of the bridge with two decks is not the "D. Maria Pia" bridge but the "Luis I" bridge. 2 - The engineer responsible for the design and construction was not Gustave Eiffel, but rather Théophile Seyrig, who was a founding partner of the Eiffel Company, obviously together with Gustave Eiffel. In fact, Seyrig was a competitor of Eiffel, having both presented projects for the construction of the bridge, a competition that Seyrig won. I just wanted to make this correction because it is a common mistake that many people make, but it does not correspond to the truth of the facts. Warm greetings from a proud Porto native, or tripeiro, if you prefer.

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Thank you for the information - it seems that you have to triple-check the information that you find doing Googles 🫢. Thank you for watching. We love living in your beautiful country and feel very blessed to be here.

[@sherrig5256]

We’re planning a Portugal visit for next year so this video was perfectly timed and helpful! 😊 Thank you both!

[@OurBlackUtopia]

YAH! Sherrig what month are you coming? June is one of my favorite months because of all of the street festivals. Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap-VgYOdp8iqqJI Thank you for watching 💕 and please forgive the delay in responding. Our recent MeetUps have thrown our schedule off. 😳 Let us know how we can help your journey. In the meantime, here are some resources that might help: bit.ly/OBUresources. You might also be interested in our private Facebook group - FIRE over 50, you don’t have to be over 50 but definitely from the diaspora: bit.ly/FIREover50 🙄

[@kimberlygila]

Hello ric and halisi and Porto looks like nice laid back place to visit as Lisbon can be crowded in summer l remember.

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Yes, we've only been to Porto in the summer and though it is was sufficiently busy it was crazy crowded like Lisbon can be when the cruise ships arrive. However, even in the summer, where we live in Lisbon it's not crowded - it's just down in the tourist areas. Thank you for watching 💕 and please forgive the delay in responding. Our recent MeetUps have thrown our schedule off. 😳 Let us know how else we can help your journey.

[@kimberlygila]

I got lost in 2018 after arriving late,but good Samaritan guided me to my hotel,l took public transportation from airport to lisbon late night.​@@OurBlackUtopia

[@rennie2611]

Hello, Hellis, you mentioned a tour guide that you had went on tour about African history/influence. I will be touring next year and would like to take this tour. Can you provide his information.

[@OurBlackUtopia]

The African Lisbon tour - tell Naky that OBU sent you. 😉

[@cassandrakinchen9754]

How many days would you suggest staying in Porto while visiting Lisbon?

[@OurBlackUtopia]

It depends on the purpose. If it's on your list to live there - then obviously you will need to spend sometime there. But just to hit some attractions and get a taste of the vibe 2-3 days is sufficient. You will not be able to see everything in that time, like Lisbon, it's a big little city. There are lots of hidden gems that we are still discovering. Thank you for watching 💕 and please forgive the delay in responding. Our recent MeetUps have thrown our schedule off. 😳

[@teddydavis2339]

Halisi, Aveiro pronounced like aveyru. There is only one way to pronounce it. Great video!

[@OurBlackUtopia]

I pronounce it the Lisboan way - I asked my tutor 😉

[@Mrs.McKinstry]

Come on family, let's keep my new home a secret.....

[@OurBlackUtopia]

All good things will eventually get attention. 😆

[@Jess-A]

Shut the front door.

[@OurBlackUtopia]

😆

[@DanielPinto-oh4yb]

Can I ask you a question ? Do you guys have gain any weight yet? 🙂

[@OurBlackUtopia]

Absolutely! too much good food and wine - but because the food is better here our blood work is still good.