From tanning on the golden beaches of the Algarve to swimming in lakes in the Serra de Estrela National Park to exploring the cobblestone streets of Lisbon and the canals of Aveiro, Portugal’s got something to suit everyone. Culture nerds, history buffs,…
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Tiles are something you probably associate with your kitchen or bathroom but take a walk around Lisbon or Porto and you’ll see that tiles, or “azulejos” as they are called in Portugal, are works of art, turning dull apartment blocks into outdoor…
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Tiles are something you probably associate with your kitchen or bathroom but take a walk around Lisbon or Porto and you’ll see that tiles, or “azulejos” as they are called in Portugal, are works of art, turning dull apartment blocks into outdoor…
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Hola amigos, Manuela here. Looking back, after travelling and living in Colombia, I want to confess something… I’m in love! I’ll admit, it wasn’t love at first sight, however, it wasn’t long until it had won me over. Now, I’m well and truly…
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Have you noticed everyone is going to Portugal right now? It’s definitely having a moment! Filled with amazing beaches, captivating history, delicious food, lively nightlife and sun-soaked days – all at an affordable price. Give us one reason why we shouldn’t go?…
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I’ve connected with some fierce Latina instagrammers through my @latinaslovetravel community, who inspire their audience as digital nomads, solo travellers and photographers. I spoke to them to find out about their experiences as traveling Latinas, their favorite places and where they…
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Tourism injects money into local economies, creates new jobs and helps to improve a city’s infrastructure. But what happens when tourism is so successful a city struggles to support the influx of visitors? Lisbon is one such city. Visitors are drawn by…
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