15 Best Things to Do in Valongo (Portugal)
The town of Valongo is in the hills 10 kilometres from the centre of Porto. You can take in every inch of Norte’s capital and then return to a quiet …
Month: July 2017
15 Best Things to Do in Portalegre (Portugal)
In the north of Alentejo, a short march from the Spanish border, Portalegre is an upland town on the cusp of the Serra de São Mamede mountains.This place has a …
15 Best Places to Visit in Sumba (Indonesia)
Sumba Island lies to the east of Bali but strangely enough most visitors don’t take the time to visit. Those who do make the trip here are usually surfers, as …
15 Best Things to Do in Vila do Conde (Portugal)
This coastal city at the mouth of the River Ave is a beach destination with a riveting history. From the Age of Discovery until the 20th century, Vila do Conde …
15 Best Things to Do in the Azores (Portugal)
Volcanoes and the Azores go hand-in hand: Nearly every volcano to be found on Portuguese soil is set on these islands. There are spectacular clues to their power at a …
15 Best Things to Do in Covilhã (Portugal)
This mountain town is only a few kilometres from the highest point in mainland Portugal. People come in winter for one of Portugal’s only ski resorts, and in summer to …
25 Best Things to Do in Ubud (Bali)
Ubud is located in the uplands of Bali and is a completely different atmosphere to brash and busy areas like Kuta or Seminyak. This part of the island has long …
15 Best Things to Do in Thunder Bay (Ontario, Canada)
Northwestern Ontario’s largest city, Thunder Bay sits along Lake Superior, giving it its nickname the ‘Lakehead’. The city is the bridge between the Prairies of Canada and the Atlantic Ocean, …
15 Best Things to Do in Guimarães (Portugal)
At the birthplace and home of Portugal’s first king, the city of Guimarães is Portugal’s cradle. The historic centre and its palaces and castle are a World Heritage Site, and …
15 Best Things to Do in Odivelas (Portugal)
At the terminal of the Lisbon Metro’s Yellow Line, Odivelas is an outlying northern suburb of Portugal’s capital. There’s a monastery in Odivelas, founded by a 14th-century King and moments …