The season finale of the Taste Porto Bites & Insights podcast is here, featuring a special bonus episode and a very special guest!

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Welcome to Bites & Insights, a brand-new show from Taste Porto (aka: Porto's longest-running food tour company). Tune in as our host, Ricardo, introduces you to Porto, Portugal, through the eyes (and stories) of those who call it home. In this show, Ricardo will feature a variety of guests:→ Locals who’ve spent a lifetime here;→ Expats who fell in love with the city and never looked back;→ Portuguese natives who ventured out to explore the world but chose to return to Porto’s embrace.What you’ll find here isn’t polished or rehearsed. It’s raw, real, and deeply human. Honest conversations about food, culture, traditions, and the rhythm of life that makes Porto unlike anywhere else.This is your backstage pass to the city’s essence. And who knows? If you’ve ever dreamed of making Porto home, this might be the nudge you’ve been waiting for.

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Let's Stay Connected:👇🏼

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😎 TIKTOK: /@portofoodtours

✍LINKEDIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / taste-porto  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📢WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tasteporto.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Common Questions:

🌏 Who is Taste Porto?

Taste Porto is Porto's longest-running food tour company and a leader in showcasing the city's rich history and culture to tens of thousands of guests who visit our wonderful city every year. Over the past decade, we've earned a spot on the top travel lists of Lonely Planet, The Guardian, Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, Rick Steves' Travel Guide, and many more. Come taste the authentic Porto with us!

❓ Do Taste Porto Food Tours come in other languages?

Yes! Our tours are conducted in English, but we can accommodate Portuguese or Spanish upon request.

🧐 Do we only walk around and sample food?

Absolutely not! Our Food Tours combine architectural commentary, historical facts, local culture and culinary insight into a unique 3.5-hour experience. Imagine walking through Porto eating our local artisans' most delicious foods while learning the neighborhoods from real locals.

👥 Do you run private tours?

Yes! Contact us, and we'll be happy to start planning your private tour: [email protected]

The Final Episode is Here! On the Taste Porto Podcast, we’re closing this season with Tiago, a Portuguese chef who spent 9 years in Toronto before recently returning to Porto. 🍴🌍

In this episode, Tiago shares:

🇨🇦 What life and work were like in Canada;
🍷 How he introduced Portuguese cuisine to the Toronto food scene;
✈️ Why Canadians are falling in love with Portugal as a travel destination;
🏙️ How Porto changed over the last 9 years.

The episode is now live on our Youtube channel:

https://youtu.be/aKhMn7XjKys

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Episode 9 is here! This week on the Taste Porto Podcast, we’re joined by Bernardo, a Porto native with a fascinating journey across the globe. In this episode, Bernardo shares:

⚖️ How he studied law but found his true calling in hospitality;
🏙️ What it was like growing up in Porto during the 90s;
✈️ His travels around the world and the experiences that shaped him.

The episode is now live on our Youtube channel:

https://youtu.be/nA0b1Yq2Ybw

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Episode 8 is here! ✨ This week on the Taste Porto Podcast, we’re joined by Emily Lazration who moved to Porto just five months ago! In this episode, Emily shares:

✈️ How her friends are eager to visit and learn more about Portugal;
🏙️ Her experience adjusting to life in Porto;
🌴 The places she’s visited across Portugal.

Tune in to hear Emily’s fresh perspective on life in Porto and exploring this beautiful country.

The episode is now live on our Youtube channel:

https://youtu.be/l7Wpuu0gpjs

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Episode 7 is Here! This week on the Taste Porto Podcast, we’re talking with Amy, who recently moved to Porto with her husband, Guy. 💙

In this episode, Amy shares:

🌍 Why they chose Porto as their new home;
📖 Her passion for Portuguese history and how it deepens her connection to the city;
🏙️ Why Porto is such a popular destination for travelers worldwide.

The episode is now live on our podcast platforms - don’t miss Amy’s fascinating insights into life in Porto and her love for this historic city.

The episode is now live on our Youtube channel:

https://youtu.be/i0h_Z2P8O3c

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Episode 6 is here! This week on the Taste Porto Podcast, we’re joined by Guy, who recently made the move to Porto after years of visiting and falling in love with the city. 💙

In this episode, Guy shares:

🌍 How he discovered Porto and fell in love with Portugal;

⏳ The differences between his first visit 20 years ago and today;

🚶 The journey that led him to finally make Porto his home.

Hear Guy’s unique story and passion for this beautiful city. The episode is now live on our Youtube channel:

https://youtu.be/1JBBcG8ObEY

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Episode 5 is Here! This week on the Taste Porto Podcast, we’re joined by Michelle and Jesús, who’ve been calling Porto home for the past two years.

In this episode, they share:
🤔 Why they chose Porto over Lisbon;

Hear their unique perspective on adjusting to life in this beautiful city. The episode is now live on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/tX_CIm18_HQ

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Episode 4 is here! This week on the Taste Porto Podcast, we’re thrilled to feature Gail, a Canadian photographer and blogger who moved to Porto in 2013.

The episode is now live on our Youtube channel:

https://youtu.be/FlG_ElL1VQQ

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Episode 3 is Here! This week on the Taste Porto Podcast, we sit down with Brian, a barista and jazz musician who moved to Portugal in 2019.

In this episode, Brian shares:

💘 How meeting his Portuguese girlfriend in Philadelphia led him to Portugal;
☕ His journey as a barista and his take on Porto’s thriving coffee culture;
🎶 How coffee and jazz fuel his life in the city he now calls home.

Don’t miss this soulful conversation about life, love, and coffee in Porto. The episode is now live on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/t8t8N6T4CUk

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Episode 2 is Here! This week on the Taste Porto Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Chef Ricardo Dias Ferreira, the mastermind behind Porto’s restaurant Elemento. 🔥

Join Ricardo (our host) and Chef Ricardo as they dive into:
🍳 How he discovered his passion for cooking;
🌏 His 7-year journey as a Portuguese chef in Australia and how it shaped his style;
🔥 The unique concept behind Elemento – where everything is cooked with fire.

The episode is now live on our Youtube channel:

https://youtu.be/sSZRaz4X6Bw

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Let's Stay Connected:👇🏼 🤳INSTAGRAM: ⁠  / portofoodtours  ⁠💟FACEBOOK: ⁠  / portofoodtours  ⁠🐤X (FORMER TWITTER): ⁠/PortoFoodTours⁠😎 TIKTOK: /@portofoodtours✍LINKEDIN: ⁠  / taste-porto  ⁠📢WEBSITE: ⁠https://tasteporto.com⁠~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Welcome to Bites & Insights, a brand-new show from Taste Porto (aka: Porto's longest-running food tour company). Tune in as our host, Ricardo, introduces you to Porto, Portugal, through the eyes (and stories) of those who call it home. In this show, Ricardo will feature a variety of guests:→ Locals who’ve spent a lifetime here;→ Expats who fell in love with the city and never looked back;→ Portuguese natives who ventured out to explore the world but chose to return to Porto’s embrace.What you’ll find here isn’t polished or rehearsed. It’s raw, real, and deeply human. Honest conversations about food, culture, traditions, and the rhythm of life that makes Porto unlike anywhere else.This is your backstage pass to the city’s essence. And who knows? If you’ve ever dreamed of making Porto home, this might be the nudge you’ve been waiting for.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Common Questions: 🌏 Who is Taste Porto?Taste Porto is Porto's longest-running food tour company and a leader in showcasing the city's rich history and culture to tens of thousands of guests who visit our wonderful city every year. Over the past decade, we've earned a spot on the top travel lists of Lonely Planet, The Guardian, Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown, Rick Steves' Travel Guide, and many more. Come taste the authentic Porto with us!❓ Do Taste Porto Food Tours come in other languages?Yes! Our tours are conducted in English, but we can accommodate Portuguese or Spanish upon request.🧐 Do we only walk around and sample food?Absolutely not! Our Food Tours combine architectural commentary, historical facts, local culture and culinary insight into a unique 3.5-hour experience. Imagine walking through Porto eating our local artisans' most delicious foods while learning the neighborhoods from real locals.👥 Do you run private tours?Yes! Contact us, and we'll be happy to start planning your private tour: [email protected]