What not to do when visiting Porto

🌟 Five Things I Didn't Do When Visiting Porto⁠ ⁠⁠ As Portugal's second city, Porto has plenty of things to do. It's hard, nay impossible, to fit it all in. ⁠ ⁠ So, here's what I didn't do. ⁠ ⁠ 1️⃣ I didn’t skip the wine tour 🍷⁠ The city is built on the port trade, with black scythe shaped boats rocking on the water. Crossing the staggering Dom Luís I Bridge to Vila Nova de Gaia to explore historic port cellars connected me with the city's past. And, hic, tasted nice. ⁠ ⁠ 2️⃣ I did skip Livraria Lello 📚 This beautiful bookshop is interlinked with Harry Potter and attracts queues that stretch down the street as everyone wants to get their selfie there. ⁠Not ideal if you have limited time. (Or, possibly, ever? )⁠ ⁠ 3️⃣ I didn’t stay in the past - or the centre. ⁠ Away from the tourist hot spots, Casa da Música gives a glimpse of the modern city through architecture and performances.⁠ ⁠ 4️⃣ I didn't eat along the riverbank⁠ Small, family-run eateries serve up Porto’s soul with hearty traditional dishes, rich flavours, and warm conversation. If you know where to find them. ⁠ 5️⃣ I did cruise along the Douro...⁠ As I say, the city's history is almost defined by the port trade. It was fascinating to head along this waterway and see it for myself.