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I'm in Porto right now and I have to say that this is the best video on KZread about this lovely city. The pork sandwich at Casa Guedes is to die for. Thanks for this great video.

@camdendavid

Ай бұрын

Really appreciate the support. I would do just about anything for one of those sandwiches right now haha

Camden, it was a pleasure meeting you in Nice, France. Good luck to you and keep grinding. We love your videos and are now subscribed.

@camdendavid

3 ай бұрын

Great meeting you both! Thanks sharing your experiences and letting me crash your party. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip and made it back home 😄 Looking forward to meeting up in the future!

Btw old the big iron bridge that links Porto to Gaia was actually designed by Gustave Eiffel, the creator of the Eiffel tower in France.

@camdendavid

19 күн бұрын

Interesting! Thanks for sharing

your videos are absolute gems on internet. I admire your honesty. I think that makes your videos more interesting. Thank you.

@camdendavid

21 күн бұрын

Really appreciate the kind words and support :)

Really packed a lot of great tips into this video! Thank you!

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great job on the video - nicely done!

@camdendavid

Ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

Thanks for all the tips ❤

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

You're welcome :)

My husband and I just found your channel last night. This review is spot on. Porto was by far one of our favorite spots in Portugal as well. Can’t wait to go back. We’ll have to hit up some of your recommended restaurants next time!

@camdendavid

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the support! Welcome to the channel :)

Camden, thanks a lot for your videos! Have watched all of them! 👍🏻 I have a student who is based in Porto, need to visit her asap😊

@camdendavid

3 ай бұрын

So good to hear from you, Svetlana! I appreciate the support and hope you and Artem are doing well ☺️

Love this video ,well done debs xx

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support, Debs!

Thanks for the great video!

@camdendavid

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This is a fantastic list!

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support!

@samlyons2876

2 ай бұрын

@@camdendavidNo problem. I am travelling tomorrow. Is it much more relaxed this time of the year?

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

@@samlyons2876 I'd say so. Hope you have a great trip!

This was SUPER helpful!!

@camdendavid

Ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

excellent video and engaging presentation!!!! thankyou!!!!

@camdendavid

13 күн бұрын

Much appreciated!!!

Thank you for the video and advice. Looking forward to my upcoming trip to Porto ❤ February’24.

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

Hope you have a great trip!!

I absolutely love Portugal. I've stayed in Lisbon, Porto and Braga. I really fell in love with Braga.

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful country. I haven't spent any time in Braga but am looking forward to visiting during my next trip. Any recommendations?

@boudica3356

2 ай бұрын

I fell in love with Braga too. I could live there no problem.

Hello Camden, the building were is situated McDonalds Aliados was an iconic café called Imperial. The architectural style is Art Déco. The café was inaugurated in 1936. Wen I studied at Porto University, in 1980-1985, I used to go to Imperial to drink coffee. Those days, the coffee was not expresso! Thank you for your kind review of Porto.

@camdendavid

12 күн бұрын

Love the back story! Thanks for your support and sharing this :)

We just got back from Portugal for a 2-weeks sisters trip. We spent 4 nights in Porto, 6 nights in Lisbon, 3 nights and Evora. I totally agreed with you about spending more rather spent more time in Porto. I love this place. The hilly walking (we didn’t not spend a dollar on public transportation as we were just spending time with historical area. Loved the foods. People… extremely friendly and honest. Don’t forget to eat some roasted chestnut. The book store: we spent €15/person ticket and got a book. Read it during my flight back to the US. I would love to come back to Porto again in the future.

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for taking the time to share all this! So glad to hear you had a great time :)

We retired and live in Porto. Best decision of our lives! 🇵🇹 We thought it would be Lisbon until we got to Porto.... So beautiful!

@camdendavid

15 күн бұрын

So glad to hear this 😃

I like your vibe and respect for a local authentic visit. As a non meat eater I missed your fish delicacies.

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate the support. Soooo much wonderful seafood throughout the country. I'll definitely spend more time exploring and showing the fish delicacies during my next visit :)

My girlfriend and I just found your vids on Lisbon and Porto… just in time. We have a trip planned for both in a week. 5 days in Lisbon, 4 Porto. But we may head to Porto a few days earlier now. Great job: succinct, packed with info. Two - well, four! - thumbs up.

@camdendavid

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the support! Hope you have a great trip and feel free to reach out if any questions pop up :)

you're so right! one time i was in alanya, and it was raining, (i come from the netherlands, so im used to rain) i loved the empty streets while everybody was running for shelter lol

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

Always fun to see opportunities created by what most would consider to be inconveniences! Hope all is well in the Netherlands -- I'm looking forward to spending time there this summer :)

Camden, Thanks so much for your tips on Porto. By any chance do have a video on visiting the Douro valley? Will be in Porto/Douro at the end of this month and would love your insider tips!

@camdendavid

5 күн бұрын

Glad you found the video to be helpful! I don't have a video on the Douro Valley but hope to make one in the future (sorry about that). Hope you have a wonderful time :)

@123foggydays

5 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

Love Porto a lot more than Lisbon myself, such a beautiful city ❤

Hi Camden ive been to Lisbon once and Porto 13 times. I love it. lm going back in June for two weeks and again in September for 12 days. Tge people are so friendly .Its beautiful and romantic like you say. I walk everywhere. In Lisbon i had to get the metro everywhere.

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

So happy you're getting to spend more time there! Such a cool city and I hope you enjoy :)

Another very good video! We lived in Lisbon for 1.5 years before moving to Braga in November 2023. We spent a week in Porto on vacation a couple of years ago, and now are less than an hour by train from Porto. Now that we're done with moving, and the weather is improving, we hope to make more regular visits to Porto, because it is a stunning city in so many ways. The time of year you visit will have a big impact. Looks like you were there in (I'm guessing) December? During the warmer months, Porto really shines. I would get a metro/public transport pass, and use it, especially when the weather is nice. Easy to get to the beach, and there's some great beach bars an easy bus ride from city center. Matosinhos has some great sea food places, and is worth some time, too. For us, we absolutely LOVED our time in Lisbon. The more I got to know that city, the more I liked it (apart from housing prices). And I think that applies to either city; the first couple of days you need time to adjust and learn your way around a bit. But, the more you settle in, the better it gets. I think people who start in Lisbon and finish in Porto may wind up liking Porto more because they are more comfortable being in Portugal, and might have some more confidence to try more things. I think both cities are fantastic, and two of my 3 favorite cities of all time (shout out to Glasgow Scotland!). All 3 have a lot in common. All are a bit "gritty" with some rough edges, but massively fun and interesting, great people, and only get better the more you get to know each city. I can't wait to spend more time in Porto now :)

@camdendavid

Ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to share this! You were close (I was there in January) -- Interesting observation about folks enjoying Porto more after getting acquainted with Portugal. I can definitely see that being true. And would agree on both cities having TONS to offer. Can't wait to visit Braga and Glasgow! Thanks again :)

Whilst I am biased because I am from Lisbon, I love Porto and I go there as often as I can. It it a 3hish voyage from Lisbon by train. However, having seen the video about Lisbon, I feel that a lot of the best in Lisbon was not talked about. Pastéis de Nata are traditional and were invented in Lisbon, not in Porto, and the best ones are the traditional ones, from Lisbon. Also, pastéis de Belém (only sold at the original shop in Belém, again, in Lisbon) do not have the same recipe as all the other shops which sell pastéis de nata, although they look the same. The whole area of Belém was not mentioned! It has one of the most important monastaries in Portugal and in the history of Europe, it has the most important fort in Lisbon, and some of the best cultural part of Lisbon is also located there. It has also some of the most traditional and typical streets in Lisbon and houses a congress center... Mouraria was also not mentioned, the casas de fado were not mentioned, the south bank of the river Tagus was not mentioned, Ericeira (which is further away but talking about transportation it is more or less the same time from Lisbon) was not mentioned... and this is only, as someone from Lisbon, what I can pull off by quick thinking...

@camdendavid

22 күн бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to share all all this! You're so right -- I left out tons of stuff. Just goes to show how much the cities and the entire country has to offer :) Thanks again!

@user-gi4xr1rl2n

22 күн бұрын

@@camdendavid Lisbon and Porto are two completely different cities. Porto is more pituresc (probably because it wasn't destroyed by the 1755 earthquake) and Lisbon is more "cosmopolitan". The baixa was completely rebuilt after the earthquake by the most modern architects of the time. Its layout was studied at schools and probably is studied in architect schools... avenida da liberdade is the equivalent to Paris's champs elysees. Built with same purpose. Ponte 25 de Abril was modeled after the san Francisco bridge. Quartel do Carmo, two steps from Chiado, was where one of the few (almost) bloodless revolutions of the world took place, which destryed the dictatorship that rulled Portugal for 40 years. In Porto, torre dos clérigos was left out. S Luís bridge was built by the same guy that built the Eiffel tower... for me these, as a portuguese, these aspects are crucial when talking about the cities and most are in book tourist guides. I liked your videos. I simply think that too much and too important things were left out...

Seems an interesting city and worth visiting for those who loves a walkable city like Prague, Amsterdam. The choice between it and Lisbon reminded me of Brussels and Ghent. 3 out of my 4 short visits to Belgium I have had my stay in Ghent. Although a reason for that due to the 34-min train ride between both.

@camdendavid

3 ай бұрын

You’re spot on with both points. Although it does take quite a bit longer to get to between Porto and Lisbon via train. But an easy trip! Thanks for sharing 😃

1:35 very well, good shot my dear friend ;)

Those Gazela sausages!!!🤤

im going to porto in march for my birthday im expecting rain but i dont care i will have a lovely time

@camdendavid

3 ай бұрын

Love the attitude and hoping you have a wonderful trip! And happy early birthday :)

@germangieleonettafan4521

2 ай бұрын

Me and my friend are also going to Porto this march for their birthday 👍🏻😊

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

@@germangieleonettafan4521 Have a great time!!!

@rhodeini

2 ай бұрын

That’s the spirit!

Watched your video whilst in lisbon having been there for 4 days felt I'd seen enough. So decided to head to Porto day after only regret was didn't have enough time there only 6hrs totally agree with you would spend more time in Porto next time 😊

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

Glad to hear you got to spend some time up there! Hope you had a great trip :)

2:44 bolt is definitely the better choice.

15:10 port wine is designed as an aperitif for after the meal, thats why you dont need to drink a whole bottle with a meal.

I'll be spending 4 days in Lisbon and then 4 days in Porto. September/October. Can't wait.

@camdendavid

Ай бұрын

Hope you have a great time!

Used Bolt in Budapest Hungary and it is brilliant

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it :)

Bolt is actually based in Estonia. But I guess calling it a local version of uber is a compliment? Thanks for the vid.

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

You're 100% correct haha. For some reason I always say "local" when using Bolt in Europe. It helps the folks from the US understand haha. Thanks for the support!

Finally watched the entire video and took notes (while in Korea before heading to Porto) Taking the advice and actually gonna skip Lisbon all Together this time (been there before briefly but dont wanna have Porto FOMO)

@camdendavid

Ай бұрын

I hope you have a great time in Porto. Let me know if any questions pop up!

I also noticed you didn’t mention FRANCESINHA! You could go to Porto and just do a tour for the best. I was there last summer and went to the Fountainhas Cafe, which is off the beaten tourist path, but close enough to the Ribiera to walk. It’s where the locals go. I really enjoy your videos!

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

You're sooooo right! Thanks for the suggestion and support :)

Hey man try "A Cave Do Bon Vivant", it's a French wine bar/restaurant, one of my friend work there it's really great. If u see a guy named Victor tell him that Vincent recommend it to you, it will be a fun moment I think.

@camdendavid

3 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I'll check it out the next time I'm in town

Porto is the best of season

Oooooo. I’d take up drinking coffee for that view

@camdendavid

Ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more

Planning to visit this First Week of May. How many days should I need to have a spectacular experience? Travel solo here.

@camdendavid

22 күн бұрын

I think you could have a great experience with as little as 2-3 days but could probably stretch it to a week (or more). It really depends what type of experience you're looking for and how many day trips you're wanting to take. But I hope you have a great time :)

I agree with you about Porto. It is better than Lisboa.😊

I def wish I would have spent more time in Porto, and less time in Lisbon when I went!

@camdendavid

Ай бұрын

Hope you had a great time though!

@brinnyful

Ай бұрын

@@camdendavid Absolutely! Guess I'll just have to go back and do all the things I missed!

Great video. Like smoke tweeds I see. New subscriber here.

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

Appreciate the support haha. Welcome :)

Porto ❤

im from porto

The buiding you are talking about was not built for McDonalds, it was one historical and iconic cofee shop (cafe imperial) that unfortunatelly was sold to McDonalds... It's quite sad...

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

Damn... that is very sad. Appreciate you sharing this

I definitely preferred Porto over Lisbon. Both are very nice but Porto is cleaner and cheaper.

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

I would agree with you

Very good! But I am surprised that you left out the “signature dish” of Porto; Francesinha

@camdendavid

29 күн бұрын

Want to hear the worst part?!? I didn't actually get to try the Francesinha... terrible mistake haha. But now I have an extra reason to plan my next visit!

This is such a great and informative video. Unfortunately, I have to say, the sound effects from scene, to scene is very distracting and unpleasant. And it takes away from the quality of the video. My opinion. But I do appreciate the video thanks, going in June.

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

Really appreciate the feedback! I'll do my best to limit those a bit moving forward. Thanks for the support and have a great trip :)

This houses do you see with old windows , this houses has 600 or more years old not surprised.

I just got back. I wish I had known that the suburbs of Lisbon are a dystopian hellscape, every inch smeared with graffiti. Not what I was expecting.

@camdendavid

25 күн бұрын

Sorry to hear Lisbon didn't meet your expectations. Hope you had a great time though!

@colbyjackprod

22 сағат бұрын

That's what happens when socialism takes over your motherland. :(

Have you been to Holy Sandwich? If so, what would you say about it?

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

I have not. Sorry to disappoint haha

@onepaireofshoes7387

2 ай бұрын

@@camdendavid NP. I was asking because I wanted to see if someone with a lot more experience dining in Porto agreed with me. I've only been to Porto once, last year for a about a week. I loved the burger and french fries at Holy Sandwich and am definitely going back on my next trip which is in about 3 weeks.

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

@@onepaireofshoes7387 Ah, makes sense. Hope you have a great time :)

Pastel de Nata it's from Lisbon not Porto.

5:00 What, like ~20% ABV or something, no? 😄

@camdendavid

28 күн бұрын

Yeah 20% is pretty high, no?

100% Porto!!!!!

Do you prefer Lisbon or Porto?

@KerryJones12

2 ай бұрын

Felt like when he said he'd prefer 25 days in porto and a few in Lisbon that was a pretty clear answer :P 0:23

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

@@KerryJones12 Hahah 100% for me. But what about you?

@glendablakely7459

2 ай бұрын

I recently spent time in Porto and Lisbon during the holidays. I feel like Porto's Christmas decorations were much more interesting than Lisbon hands down. I shall 😊 return soon!

@tamaramadelin4831

2 ай бұрын

Lisboa all the way! We live just north of Lisbon and just visited Porto...Too small, too many people and too much construction ! Food was great, but never would I live there!! Great visit, but I was always looking over my shoulder...Not at all comfortable...Druggies everywhere and just didn't feel right at all!

@andrevilhena4149

2 ай бұрын

Nao faz falta, acredite.Completamente despropositado o sei comentário...Se vive numa localidade a norte de Lx como pode dizer que o Porto é demasiado pequeno.Pelos vistos vive num sitio ainda menor..Enfim..Fique onde está.

Can someone tell me the best neighborhood to stay in Porto please. Visiting in November

@camdendavid

26 күн бұрын

Any locals have recommendations here?

Portugal is a very old country with very old cities. While this may explain why some parts of its cities can seem a bit gritty it's quite understandable. Portugal is also a relatively poor country. I'm certain that, in time, as tourism continues to flourish even that which appears old and threadbare will disappear. Then we'll be longing for the charm and nostalgic look of the old and unkempt.

@anna3046

Ай бұрын

I have been to poor countries! Most countries on planet Earth are poor. We Portuguese are so lucky to have the country we have. The average person owns their home, we have food and a good standard of living. We do not need to worry where our next meal will come from. If we lose our job, we have a social benefit system to help us. Plus there are plenty of charities across the country which provide a lot of support! If poverty is not being able to afford luxuries, that's not poverty in my eyes! We should be grateful for all our blessings!

@josephrego2527

Ай бұрын

@@anna3046 I believe you have misinterpreted my comment. Some of us are satisfied with things as they are. there's nothing wrong with that. Then, there are others who have accepted what is, as it is, but dream of how much better things could be with even the most obvious of improvements. The comment I made has nothing to do with Portugal's social services, but everything to do with the appearance of Portugal's greatest assets...the beauty, respect for, and preservation of the rich architectural heritage we've inherited from our ancestors.

@anna3046

Ай бұрын

What really annoys me is how the local populations don’t force local councils to stop graffiti in their cities. It looks rough! We could put good legislation in place to restore historical buildings too!

you forgot to eat the best dish in Porto, the "Francesinha".

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

I'll make sure to highlight it next time. That is one heavy dish haha

I find it amusing how he warns the audience of touristy places when the audience is comprised of prospective tourists.

@camdendavid

29 күн бұрын

Hahah this is totally fair. I'm hoping this community likes to see things a bit different compared to your average tourist :)

@jinkim23

29 күн бұрын

@@camdendavid I know what you meant. I kind of said it in jest.

0:01 nobody ever says Lisbon is better than Porto

@hugofernandes2930

10 күн бұрын

True I know more people that go to Lisbon than Porto but when they went to both people 8/10 prefer Porto

For living I prefer north, not Porto, but Braga or Aveiro. Lisboa is still better for tourism and rest

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

Looking forward to spending some time in Braga and Aveiro during my next visit. Thanks for sharing!

Hordes of tourists in the streets of Lisbon, Porto, Sintra, etc, is an absurd phenomenon and it makes no sense!!!

@camdendavid

8 күн бұрын

How so?

No hagan mucho caso q a mí pagaron 1€ para darle lay

@camdendavid

Ай бұрын

Lay what down haha?

Cleaner than Lisbon?? 😂😂😂

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

Seemed so to me :)

"I wish I knew", just don t get it.... So much info on the internet, also google maps ec. even off-line. Maybe just talk to some guys living here? Porto should not be that much of a problem, I guess. Still, welcome and enjoy!

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

Just being a resource for those who prefer to get info in video format :) Appreciate the warm welcome!

Lisbon>>>>>Porto

@camdendavid

17 күн бұрын

What do you enjoy more in Lisbon?

@cesareborgia8312

17 күн бұрын

@@camdendavid the people and the vibe. The Porto people seem to be very introvert and not open minded:/

@hugofernandes2930

10 күн бұрын

@@cesareborgia8312it’s precisely the opposite lisbon people are a slightly less annoying version of Parisians

Francesinha!

@camdendavid

Ай бұрын

Next time!

Gritty, fall’n apart… sounds like the USA to me…

@camdendavid

3 ай бұрын

You're not wrong

@rebeccagutierrez1960

2 ай бұрын

You definitely have not been to Portugal. You CAN'T EVEN compare it to the USA.

I was perfectly happy until you started knocking America. We have plenty of variety and people should know this.

@camdendavid

2 ай бұрын

TONS of variety in America, no doubt :)

Great tips. But please stop mispronouncing it. There is a “t” in Por-To

@camdendavid

Ай бұрын

Thanks! I'll work on that :)

@crayonfou

Ай бұрын

@@camdendavid haha sorry. I was on the subway watching you and enjoying the tips but cringing at the sound of" por-0" haha. GOing there in a month and was telling my crew to do the 90-10 rule and stay in Porto most of the time per your advice.

@elliotalderson4568

Ай бұрын

I tried finding a non-t pronunciation...didn't hear one.

@moneymanifestation9505

Ай бұрын

​@@crayonfouliterally never heard him say that once 😂delete your dumb comments