{"podcast":{"title":"Travel in 10: Travel Podcast","slug":"travel-in-10-travel-podcast-484966","podcast_index_feed_id":484966,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/travel-in-10/","website_url":"http://www.voyascape.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/25964e9f-119f-46d6-b34d-17b2e82773e6/Voyascape-Network-Logos-June-2025-3000-x-3000-px.jpg","author":"Voyascape Media / David Brodie & Tim Johnson","episode_count":110,"summary":"Travel in 10 is a 10 minute(ish!) travel podcast visiting hip hotels, cool restaurants, festivals and events around the tour. Started in 2005 by co-host David Brodie and award winning travel journalist Tim Johnson, Travel in 10 has consistently ranked in the top travel podcasts Apple Podcasts around the world and is currently the #1 travel podcast in Canada. It covers luxury, adventure and family travel and helps inspire listeners to travel more and travel better to destinations around the world. Travel in 10 is part of the Voyascape Podcast Network & you can find more of our travel podcasts from around the world at https://voyascape.com/","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T04:18:02.879940+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-in-10-travel-podcast-484966"},"episode":{"title":"Porto, Portugal: Port Wine, Riverside Culture & Northern Portugal’s Most Charming City","slug":"porto-portugal-port-wine-riverside-culture-northern-portugal-s-most-charming-city","published_at":"2026-05-23T00:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-in-10-travel-podcast-484966/porto-portugal-port-wine-riverside-culture-northern-portugal-s-most-charming-city","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-in-10-travel-podcast-484966","url":"https://voyascape.com/travel-in-10-2/porto-with-tim","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fbeb87d3-c687-4607-a54c-8d2b38693599.mp3","summary":"Portugal continues to surge in popularity with travelers, but while many visitors focus on Lisbon or the beaches of the Algarve, Porto offers a distinctly different side of the country. Set along the Douro River in northern Portugal, Porto blends maritime history, steep hillside neighborhoods, world-famous port wine, and a deeply rooted culinary culture into one of Europe’s most rewarding urban destinations. In this episode of Travel in 10, Tim and David explore what makes Porto such a compelling city for both first-time visitors and returning travelers. From historic riverfront views and centuries-old port lodges to vibrant markets, late-night dining culture, and unforgettable food experiences, Porto reveals itself as a city best explored slowly and on foot. The episode also highlights Porto’s role as a gateway to the Douro Valley, one of Europe’s great wine regions, and discusses why getting out onto the river is essential for fully appreciating the city’s dramatic landscape and atmosphere. Topics Covered • Port Wine Culture – Exploring Porto’s historic port lodges, tastings, and the traditions behind fortified wine production. • Douro River Experiences – Why river cruises and waterfront views are central to understanding Porto. • Food Scene – Traditional Portuguese sandwiches, tinned seafood culture, markets, and local dining traditions. • Neighborhood Atmosphere – Porto’s steep hills, riverside districts, and residential neighborhoods. • Where to Stay – Hotel recommendations ranging from wellness-focused luxury to modern lifestyle stays. Top Things to See & Do Douro River Cruises Seeing Porto from the water is one of the city’s defining experiences. Short sightseeing cruises, sunset sailings, and full Douro Valley river cruises all provide dramatic views of Por…","meta_description":"Portugal continues to surge in popularity with travelers, but while many visitors focus on Lisbon or the beaches of the Algarve, Porto offers a distinctly…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1446,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/travel-in-10-travel-podcast-484966/episodes/porto-portugal-port-wine-riverside-culture-northern-portugal-s-most-charming-city/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-in-10-travel-podcast-484966/porto-portugal-port-wine-riverside-culture-northern-portugal-s-most-charming-city.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}