Best Day Trips from Lisbon Lisbon is definitely one of the best destinations in Europe, though sadly it is overshadowed on the global scale by Spanish rival cities such as Madrid. But nevertheless, this Portuguese wonder deserves a look-see from everyone stepping foot in this side of the world! You'll surely be inspired by the best day trips from Lisbon. To make your Lisbon experience even richer, ... Read Full Article
Best Lisbon Food Tour – Explore the Culinary Delights of Portuguese Food
The Best Lisbon Food Tour Good news for food lovers heading to Lisbon Portugal! Eating Europe, a leading tour company operating in several European cities now offers a 3.5-hour Lisbon Food tour that takes its guests deep into Lisbon’s food, culture, and history. Take a look at their website here and see their competitive prices! Fado - Lisbon's Most Authentic Neighborhood Offered up at six ... Read Full Article
Yoga Retreats Portugal: Why Portugal Is The BEST Place For A Yoga Retreat
Yoga Retreats Portugal: Why Portugal is the best place for a yoga retreat Imagine this: waking up to the sound of waves, with a bright morning sun shining into your room, and a relaxing morning yoga and meditation session at the outdoor shala with sea view is waiting for you. What a magical morning this must be! When we’re looking for a moment to put ourselves back together or need that ... Read Full Article
Things to Do in Algarve: 3 Day Itinerary from Faro to Lagos
Things to Do in Algarve, Portugal: 3 Day Itinerary from Faro to Lagos If you are heading for Portugal’s Algarve, you are in for a treat. From the westernmost point of Cabo de Sao Vicente to Cacela Velha in the east at the border with Spain, you find a cornucopia of sites. Beaches, mountains, thermal springs, cork and ceramics, castles and museums, you won’t know what to do and where to go ... Read Full Article
Discover Western Algarve: Monchique
Discover Western Algarve: Monchique – Think Mountains not Beaches Many people who consider Portugal’s Algarve as their holiday destination, will think about the dramatic coastline, with breathtaking rock formations, alternating with fine, sandy beaches. But that is not all that Western Algarve has to offer. Discover Monchique in Western Algarve What’s not so well known are the treasures of ... Read Full Article
Visiting Cascais: Jewel of the Portuguese Rivera
Visiting Cascais Portugal Cascais - Jewel of the Portuguese Rivera Once the playground of luminaries such as poet Fernando Pessoa and the Portuguese royal family, Cascais (pronounced kush-kaish) is rich in a sense of whimsical charm and character. Replete with winding laneways, contemporary art museums, and a pedestrianized old town with plenty to see and eat, it's no wonder Cascais is now – as it ... Read Full Article
Why is Cascais Lisbons Popular Beach Getaway?
The beauty of Lisbon had captured our hearts and souls on more than one occasion, but the not so distant gems to its immediate west – the inviting, though as yet unexplored Estoril coast – remained all but a relative unknown. On a return jaunt to the stunning Portuguese capital last month, we ventured out on day trip from Lisbon to finally explore the ‘other side’ of Lisbon – a stunning coastline ... Read Full Article
Where are the Most Innovative Lisbon Restaurants?
Fair to say, when it comes to top-end food scenes in Europe, Portugal often flies under the radar in favour of traditional big guns like France, Italy, and it’s immediate eastern neighbour, Spain. Home to a seemingly endless abundance of fresh, top-quality (and very affordable) Atlantic seafood, and an exciting, revitalized foodie scene, the Michelin stars are starting to leap out of the ocean ... Read Full Article
Seven of the Best Beaches in Europe
With spring finally here, and summer on the doorstep, beach season is ramping up again in the northern hemisphere. It’s a welcome turn for lovers of European surf, sun and sand-between-the-toes frivolity. After all, Europe is home to some of the most stunning and spectacular beaches on earth. Here’s a quick taste of some of the best beaches in Europe; you really ought to consider visiting at least ... Read Full Article
Six Great Places for Spring Travel in Europe
It’s always a stunning time in Europe when the sleet and snow of winter make way for the glowing renewal of spring. Parks and gardens blossom and bloom, cities return life again. Ahead of the summer throngs, it’s also a fabulous time to bulk the European crowds, while keeping the back pocket in tact with friendly shoulder-season rates. From the Italian Lakes to Vienna, Budapest to Seville, we take ... Read Full Article