The Azores may not be the obvious summer holiday destination; the beaches are mostly black rock and the restaurant scene is more local than flashy. However, if you’re looking to get off the beaten track and discover some of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe, this is where you need to head.
If you’re looking to escape the crowds, here are five European beach destinations that are, as yet, untouched by mass tourism.
Everyone has a to do list when they go travelling, there wouldn't be any fun without one. The "not to do list" is the one below; as you don't want to hand over your valuable travel fund to a foreign authority for dropping a sandwich crumb in front of a pigeon in Venice, or spend your leisure days reclining in a jail because you happened to kiss a friend goodbye in Dubai.
Choosing where to go can be overwhelming with so many countries and cities to choose from. If you’re wondering which cities to add to your wanderlust list, we’ve attempted to make things easy by picking six of our favourites.
If you have a love of food and mixing it with a love of travel here are some of Europe's best food markets to visit and indulge your culinary sensations.
Planning a trip to Lisbon? We’ve reviewed a hidden gem in the heart of the city centre, a block of serviced apartments that will make you reconsider staying in a traditional hotel. Discover contemporary Portuguese style and breakfast delivered to your room every morning at Baixa House.
The Azores are a relatively untouched group of islands in the Nth Atlantic that have not yet succumb to mass tourism and on Sao Miguel, public transport is pretty much non-existent so maybe it's time to visit before the rest of the world finds this hidden gem.
It can be all too tempting to hop on local public transport when in a new city but Emma reflects on the wonderful experience of walking around Portugal's capital city, Lisbon on her recent trip.
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