A Weekend in Porto, Portugal
Planning a weekend in Porto? Our guide to 48 hours in Porto uncovers the best things to do, the best cafes and restaurants and the nicest places to stay. Make the most of your northern Portuguese city break!
Planning a weekend in Porto? Our guide to 48 hours in Porto uncovers the best things to do, the best cafes and restaurants and the nicest places to stay. Make the most of your northern Portuguese city break!
Lisbon or Porto — Por que não ambos? (Why not both?)
If we’re telling the truth, we loved Lisbon and Porto so much that it’s hard to choose. The best outcome is getting both into your Portugal travel itinerary, but if you’re tight on time and have to choose between the two gorgeous cities of Lisbon and Porto then this Lisbon vs Porto guide is for you.
Tucked away in a corner of the Midlands, the medieval town of Lincoln flies under the radar when compared to its neighbouring cities. However, quaint and quirky Lincoln really does have it all. This small cathedral city is steeped in history and it shows, from the Norman-built castle to the Gothic cathedral that stood proudly as the tallest building in the world for 238 years. Combined with fascinating architecture, mouth-watering restaurants, cute cafes and eccentric independent boutiques, Lincoln has something for everyone.
There’s a reason Cornwall is one of the UK’s best summer holiday destinations. This gorgeous region is home to rugged coastal walks, beautiful sandy beaches and magical castle ruins. Not to mention some of the best seaside grub around too. In this Cornwall travel guide, I share my favourite places to visit in Cornwall.
Liverpool is one of the UK cities I love the most. If I lived up north in the UK, there’s no doubt that Liverpool is where I’d want to be. This northern city is a favourite of mine and Luke’s for its gorgeous Royal Albert Dock, eclectic mix of old industrial buildings and modern architecture, great coffee shops and cheap pints.
Dorset is the perfect UK summer destination this year for socially-distanced walking routes, rural viewpoints, large beaches and great history. Plan ahead and you’ll be able to choose places to visit and walking routes where you’ll only see a handful of other people.
Edinburgh is top of the wish list for many travellers to the UK. The Royal Mile, the cobbled streets and grand castle, the tartan kilts and bagpipes, the haggis and Scottish whiskey, are what this capital city is known for. In this Edinburgh travel guide, we explore the best of Scotland’s capital city.
Ever find yourself stashing away books on a shelf that you never get round to reading? Have you been travelling, wishing you had the latest issue of your favourite magazine to flick through? Has it been difficult to get hold of the books and magazines you want to read during coronavirus?
Support small and local businesses in Brighton during the Coronavirus lockdown. We’ve put together a list of our favourite small and independent businesses in Brighton who are still running during the UK’s lockdown.
Cuenca is the prettiest city in Ecuador. Expect curved, narrow streets dotted with cute cafes, more patisseries than you’ve seen in the rest of Ecuador put together, and historic churches and squares.
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