Beautiful Buddhist Bagan
Sprawled across an arid flood plain of the Irrawaddy River in central Myanmar stands Bagan, one of the most remarkable archeological sites in Southeast Asia. The architectural masterpieces built here
Wine and food in Georgia
A few weeks ago, a group of 12 of us, Algarveans all, travelled to Georgia in the Caucasus. We were interested in being amongst the first to “discover” the country
The dishonoured king and Porto’s six bridges
Last year, I had the pleasure of visiting, for the very first time, the grand city of Porto and, consequently, I was able to try my very first ‘Francesinha’, which
Impressions of Georgia
As we all know, last year seemed to be the year of Portugal. Every travel show on TV and all the travel columns of our various newspapers were touting Portugal,
Palmela and the Setúbal Peninsula
The rugged fortifications of Palmela Castle, perched on a lofty hill between the Tejo and Sado Rivers, dominate the landscape of Portugal’s Setúbal Peninsula. The castle’s origins are obscured by
Faro, the Algarve’s capital city
A vibrant destination in its own right For most overseas residents and holidaymakers, Faro is shorthand for the airport, somewhere you fly in and out of. Now there is nothing
Serra da Estrela – The Heliades, the Shepherd and the Star
Last year, around April, some friends and I decided to take a road trip from Lisbon up to Serra da Estrela, to catch a glimpse of the snow before it
North into the Arctic Circle – Part 2
Crossing the Invisible Line For 125 years, Hurtigruten has been sailing along Norway’s coast and deep into the heart of its most beautiful fjords. Their ships leave Bergen every day
Jerónimos Monastery – the Portuguese voyages and the lion’s paw
Another Sunday, another monument! Having visited the Tower of Belém and the São Jorge Castle, it was now time to visit the Jerónimos Monastery. If you are a Portuguese resident,
North into the Arctic Circle – Part 1
Oslo and Bergen Oslo is Norway’s capital city, enjoys an unsurpassed location on Oslo Fjord and is home to many museums and art galleries, a royal palace, peaceful parks and