Ahh the beautiful Portuguese cities of Lisbon and Porto make me go all weak at the knees! Situated in the middle and north of the country respectively, there’s no question these are 2 of Portugal’s top tourist destinations, filled as they are with glorious historical sites, charming shops, some great day trips and delicious food […]
Category Archives: Western Europe
Europe, PORTUGAL, Travel Gear & Packing, Western Europe
What to Pack for Portugal: Complete Travel List
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Mar
Mar
Growing ever more popular, Portugal is officially the spot to head in Western Europe now for an amazing holiday in a warm climate that won’t cost you the earth! With stunning coastline, a pleasant Mediterranean climate, some incredible cities to explore, tons of history, great hiking and let’s not forget some delicious port tasting thrown […]
24
Mar
Mar
If you’ve read any other posts from my travels in Portugal, you’ll know that I absolutely loved my time in the country. And a key part of this was the sheer diversity of experiences that visiting this part of the Iberian peninsula has in store for travellers. And Porto is no exception! A historic city, […]
21
Mar
Mar
Portugal’s second city, Porto has really only been on the travel radar since 2010, but what a splash this latecomer has made! Now a firm fixture on the European circuit, if you’re feeling like every woman and her dog is travelling to Lisbon, then Porto could be the perfect alternative. Situated in the north of […]
17
Mar
Mar
Let’s be honest, if you visit the marvel that is southern Spain and you don’t hit up at least one of the amazing stretches of sand this part of the country boasts, you’re missing out! Be it on a day trip away from a city (there’s only some many days of sightseeing you can enjoy […]
14
Mar
Mar
It has to be said that southern Spain really is one of my favourite parts of this country. Largely known as the region of Andalusia, this fascinating area is awash with Moorish architecture, beautiful beaches, historic cities, great food and some awesome flamenco shows! Many of Spain’s top tourist attractions can be found down here […]
10
Mar
Mar
Spain really is one of my favourite countries to visit in Europe, not least because of the amazing walking opportunities it offers. Sunny, culturally vibrant and with bucket loads of history, what I love most of all about Spain however are the views and landscapes, which are out of this world! And what better way […]
07
Mar
Mar
Let’s be real from the off here, seeing Spain in 1 week is not an easy task, there’s so just many amazing places to visit in this country, so many varied things to see and do and so much food and amazing wine to drink, that cramming it all into a week is always going […]
03
Mar
Mar
It’s my absolute favourite part of Spain, and there’s no doubt that the most southerly region of this country – Andalusia – is a favourite for many other travellers too. But what’s the best way to take in the diversity and drama of this unique area I hear you cry! Well the answer is via […]
24
Feb
Feb
Malaga is such a gem of a city if you’re looking for a slice of sun, sea, history and Spanish charm. And let’s, be honest… who isn’t up for a bit of that?! One of the cheapest spots in Spain (win for budget travellers!), Andalusia is great for those wanting to dive into the fascinating […]