Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra and Aveiro are all fascinating cities which demand a visit. Lisbon has for a long time been a very popular choice for city-break travellers, but this year it is proving to be more in demand than ever. Portugal’s capital has a lot to offer the tourist. It certainly is a fascinating...
Read more →Over a dozen reasons why you should visit Portugal’s second city. Portugal’s second city, Porto enjoys global renown for its longstanding association with port production and indeed for many, this is reason enough to visit. And yet Portugal’s second city is a glorious and picturesque city break destination, set as it is on the...
Read more →From Polish Folk Culture to Portuguese Football, this year’s nominated EMYA short list offers a diverse choice of subject matter. Fierce debate and careful consideration is currently underway as the European Museum Forum assesses the nominations for this year’s European Museum of the Year. Having received a total of 49 entries from 24 different...
Read more →Start 2016 with a spring in your step and a place in one of Europe’s city marathons. If your festive indulgences have left you approaching 2016 full of well-intentioned resolutions to get in shape, then it’s more than likely that you’re not alone! No matter how dedicated you start the New Year, it’s often...
Read more →From the artistic Mediterranean vibe of Málaga to the sublime natural landscapes of northern Norway, this year’s best places in Europe offers an eclectic mix of destinations. Published this week is the Lonely Planet’s top 10 guide to the best European places to visit in 2015. As well as some staple favourites such as...
Read more →Lisbon and Porto make excellent bases for some fascinating full day excursions The Portuguese cities of Lisbon and Porto make ideal destinations for those people who are looking for something a little more than a straightforward city break. Lisbon is a wonderful city in its own right, offering the city break tourist a...
Read more →Why not choose a city as a base and then add a twist with an inclusive museum ticket, guided tour or even a visit into a neighbouring country. Dubrovnik & Montenegro With marble streets, baroque buildings, and the pure crystal clear waters of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik is undeniably perfect. Join an included trip along...
Read more →Perched on the hillside overlooking the Rio Tejo, Lisbon has all the appeal of a capital city without the commotion. Brightly coloured buildings, beautiful gothic cathedrals, monasteries, museums and remnants of Moorish architecture are yours to explore, but so too are the dozens of restaurants, bars and cafés lining the narrow streets of the...
Read more →The Iconic Bridges of Lisbon and Porto, Photo Essentials on your Portuguese City Break. Whether designed by a world-renowned architect, named after a legendary explorer or celebrated for its span, steeped in history, the bridges of Lisbon and Porto have fascinating stories to tell. Often compared to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, not least...
Read more →From Amsterdam to Zagreb, 20 European cities fight it out for the coveted title of European Best Destination. Voting is currently underway to decide which city is the ‘European Best Destination’ in 2015, a competition organised by the eponymous travel organisation based in Brussels, developed to promote culture and tourism in Europe with tourist...
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