The Beautiful Island of La Palma History and Heritage – Part 1
We are aware that presently there are travel restrictions due to the coronavirus outbreak, so here is some inspiration for the future. La Palma is a superb all-year round holiday destination
Odysseus, Ophiussa and the Origin of Lisbon
Ophiussa is the name given to the ancient land where the ocean greets the Tagus river. This name, given by the ancient Greeks, meant land of the serpents and came
Irish travel industry names Algarve ‘Best Summer Destination’
The Algarve’s tourism sector is celebrating yet another international accolade after the region was named ‘Best Summer Destination’ in the 2020 edition of the Irish Travel Industry Awards. These awards
Royal Concierge!
I am not a James Bond fan, but I now have a very special reason for watching two of the movies. Having found out that Estoril had been a refuge
Vitamin sea
Living near the ocean can benefit your mental health, and the Algarve is perfectly positioned for this type of therapy. As one of the most scenic ways to explore the
Palácio das Especiarias
I have a new home from home in Lisbon, but I have to share it with Portugal’s renowned poet Luís de Camões and a few other people! On a musical
The Meteors of Meteora
Around this time last winter, I set off to travel around Europe for a couple of months to explore Greece, Hungary, Slovenia and Italy. Each country was spectacular and awe-inspiring
Digging deeper
Travelling to “the centre of the Earth” is the latest tourist attraction in the Algarve It may come as a surprise to many, but 230 metres beneath the city of
Guarda: the five F’s, the cathedral’s backside and a beautiful guardian
With the winter and cold weather finally upon us, I am reminded of my trip to the city of Guarda, one of the coldest cities in Portugal and commonly known
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