Europe

So you’ve decided on the guaranteed warmth of Portugal, but are unsure whether you should focus your limited time on Porto or Lisbon. How do they compare as tourist destinations? Which should you choose for that perfect weekend getaway you’ve been looking forward to so much. Both offer easy to find cheap flight tickets from…

As you may know, Gozo and Malta are the two primary islands in The Republic of Malta. There’s a third island called Comino – the location of the Blue Lagoon – but it’s very small and virtually uninhabited. Thus, when planning a trip to Malta, every tourist will run into the Gozo vs Malta debate.…

Lisbon is the European City that is trending with travellers, tourists and holidaymakers right now. On the edge of the Atlantic, with warm weather year round and culture, food and history to devour, anyone would wonder why a visitor would even need to leave Lisbon when they travel to Portugal. But not far from the…

London is a huge city filled to the brim with things to do, sights to see and food and drink to try, so it can feel impossible to see all of it in 48 hours. While there’s some truth to that feeling, 48 hours is plenty of time to get out and see the city…

Lagos is a lively historic city located in the Western Algarve region. This popular holiday destination can cater to any tourist’s needs – on the one hand, Lagos provides access to Algarve’s magnificent nature, breathtaking ocean views, vast sandy beaches and a unique coastal landscape, while, on the other hand, it offers a rich cultural…

By the Douro River is the historical city of Porto which is known for its merchants and business traders. The city is surrounded by many World Heritage sites and has a rich culture with a large influence of religion. There are Baroque sanctuaries, medieval castles and narrow streets you can roam around to take in…

The Douro Valley in is world-renowned for its picturesque landscape of rolling green hills, patches of vineyards and the beautiful Douro River which cuts through it all. Better still is its capacity for wine production and its rich cultural and architectural heritage. There simply is no better or more beautiful place to dine on fine…

[UPDATED JANUARY 9, 2023] Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal, is a small town in the beautiful Alentejo region, bathed by the Mira River on one side, and the Atlantic on the other. Located in the middle of the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, Vila Nova de Milfontes is the perfect place to choose as…

Portugal is our favourite European country. It’s beautiful, warm, friendly, tasty, trendy, historic and inexpensive (when compared to the rest of western Europe). By following a tried and tested Portugal two week itinerary you’ll have just the right amount of time to visit the country’s highlights. But it’s also possible to squeeze them all in…