--- title: Wine & Food Travel Blog | Soraia Costa (12) description: Soraia has a Bachelor Degree in Communication and she is natural from Azores (the Portuguese islands) which she knows from end to end, as well, as mainland Portugal. She loves to travel and know all about the culture and food of each country. She also loves to cook new recipes, some of the most renowned chefs in the world. In her articles, she shares the knowledge of her travels about heritage, culture, wine, gastronomy, and must-see places. 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Famed for its **stair-like terraced vineyards** and its **river** that cuts across the steep hills, is... Topics: [Douro](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/douro), [travel tips](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/travel-tips), [Douro Valley](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/topic/douro-valley), ![](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/hubfs/SoraiaCosta_FotoBlog1.jpg) By [Soraia Costa](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/soraia-costa) On May 22, 2020 ## [The Top 3 Safest Destinations in Portugal Amid Coronavirus Crisis](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/the-top-3-safest-destinations-in-portugal) Feeling safe while visiting a new country is an absolute priority for every traveler. So researching the **safest travel destinations**, like [**Portugal**](https://tours.winetourismportugal.com/portugal-luxury-tour), before... 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