Europe
Exploring Repovesi National Park in Finland
Repovesi National Park has become a popular destination in Finland due to the area being successfully transformed from an intensive commercial forestry zone into a pristine national park with pine trees, birch trees, and beautiful blue lakes. We decided to explore Repovesi National Park like Pocahontas – by canoe, so read on for information on where to…
How To Spend 48 Hours In London
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…
15 Best Things to Do in Grasmere (Lake District)
The Lake District is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK, with people travelling from all over the world to visit its many beautiful spots and absorb the local culture. Regardless of whether you’re planning a relaxing break from the stresses and strains of modern life or an action-packed adventure, you can…
The Best Porto Wine Tours: Everything You Need to Know
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…
A Culinary Introduction to Portugal Food Tours
Culinary tourism provides people with exceptional opportunities to understand the local culture in an authentic (and tasty!) way. Unfortunately, some companies are taking advantage of the surge in popularity of this trend by offering inauthentic food and tour packages. In researching this topic, we read one tour package where, on the second day, the travelers…
The Best Ways to Spend a Weekend in Portugal
Lusting for a weekend getaway that will take you out of your routine? A weekend in Portugal might just be what you need! You’ll discover sunny weather, great food, welcoming people, and incredible places to explore. Take a look at this list and start planning one of these best weekend getaways in Portugal! #1 –…
Best Things to do in Edinburgh Old Town
Edinburgh is one of the greenest and most beautiful cities in the UK. There is a strong contrast between the Edinburgh Old Town (centred on and around the Royal Mile) and the newer part of town or commercial shopping district at the bottom of the hill and the other side of Edinburgh Waverley station. The…
27 Awesome Portugal Photos to Inspire Your Vacation
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…
Getting Around Lisbon - 8 Lisbon Transport Options
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal, and the second oldest city in Europe, after Athens in Italy. Considered to be an incredibly picturesque and captivating city, Lisbon has more UNESCO World Heritage sites and museum treasures than most other European nations. This friendly city also makes for an ideal base to visit and explore some…