In the Eastern Algarve, Olhão da Restauração is a coastal town on the Ria Formasa lagoon. Despite its phenomenal setting Olhão has only recently begun to attract tourists. The ocean …
This town in the east of the Alentejo was the first line of defence between two warring nations, and it certainly shows. Evora has the largest set of bulwarked fortifications …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …