15 Best Things to Do in Torres Novas (Portugal)
Torres Novas is a pretty town in Portugal’s central Ribatejo region, guarded by the fearsome walls of a medieval castle. The town’s big cultural claim to fame is the revered …
15 Best Things to Do in Barcelos (Portugal)
West of Braga, Barcelos is a cute medieval town with a strong cultural identity. This comes from artisan traditions like pottery, as well as the Galo de Barcelo, the ornamental …
15 Best Things to Do in Beja (Portugal)
This sleepy town is embedded in Alentejo’s fertile farmland and commanded by a marble castle tower. Beja has existed in some form since the Celts, and in Roman times it …
15 Best Things to Do in Tavira (Portugal)
Possibly the prettiest town in the Algarve, Tavira is a seaside getaway that has taken tourism in its stride and kept hold of its old character. The town straddles the …
15 Best Things to Do in Bragança (Portugal)
A gorgeous old city in two parts, Bragança’s high ground is ruled by the citadel and castle, while on the banks of the Fervença River below is the new town. …
15 Best Places to Visit in Sumbawa (Indonesia)
Sumbawa is located in sunny West Nusa Tenggara in Indonesia and is separated from neighboring Lombok by the Strait of Alas. It is separated from Komodo Island by the Sape …
15 Best Places to Visit in Kalimantan (Indonesia)
Kalimantan is part of Indonesia and is located on the island of Borneo (which incidentally is Kalimantan in Indonesian). 73% of Borneo is covered by Indonesia and the rest is …
25 Best Things to Do in Bogor (Indonesia)
Bogor, located in Java in Indonesia, is known locally for its cool weather and its relaxed charm. As such, many domestic visitors make the trip here; however it has not …
15 Best Things to Do in Batam (Indonesia)
Batam is just across the water from Singapore, so if you are looking for a weekend break to Indonesia then this is a great place to come. From Singapore it …
25 Best Things to Do in Surabaya (Indonesia)
The city of Surabaya in East Java is not as well known on the tourist trail as other places in the country although it is actually the second largest city …