Portugal has long been a destination for travellers seeking beauty, history and world class hospitality. With its sun drenched coastlines, elegant cities and rich cultural heritage, the country offers a sophisticated blend of relaxation and […]
We watched the sunset over the castle on the hill serenaded by the man who penned those beautiful lyrics. And singer Ed Sheeran was just as entranced with the view over lovely Lisbon from São […]
As lockdown and travel restrictions begin to lift around Europe, one country that is well prepared to welcome tourists back to its shores is Portugal, and in particular the Algarve in southern Portugal, its beaches […]
The former royal barge that carried The Queen along the Thames now provides a unique way to discover the Douro There are probably very few, if any, occasions in life when you can say you’ve […]
A-ROSA River Cruises christens its newest ship in Porto A-ROSA River Cruises has christened its newest ship, A-ROSA Alva, in Porto. The 126-passenger vessel is the 12th in the fleet and marks the line’s debut […]
It’s been pretty cold and damp over the festive period in many places and January is perhaps the least favourite month for a lot of people. So, with winter well and truly settled in and […]
The Madeiran archipelago, located off the Northwest coast of Africa is a spectacular mix of rugged, mountainous landscape, sheer cliffs, lush greenery and the tremendous swell of the Atlantic. Known for its namesake wine and […]
Throughout the month that I recently spent on Madeira, the subject of wine came up frequently. This was largely due to my repeated purchasing of the stuff, be it in a restaurant, bar, supermarket or […]
Being humbled by my inability to speak a foreign tongue while abroad is not a new feeling for me. Turning up to a double Michelin-starred meal slightly late because I didn’t translate the Entrada de […]
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