Portugal
One of Europe’s hottest destinations is cooler (and crowd-free) in winter
Portugal is a revelation in (their) winter: charming, easy-going cities, swoon-worthy countryside and few tourists.
- by Steve McKenna
Opinion
Tripologist
Tripologist: Where are the best places to stay in Portugal?
We would like to visit Portugal this year. Would you recommend a tour company and places to stay, please?
- by Michael Gebicki
Mid-century masterpiece offers Mad Men vibes in the heart of Lisbon
Following an update that reimagines “the past for the present”, Don Draper would certainly look at home in the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon.
- by Kristie Kellahan
Amazing and crowd-free: 12 of the world’s most underrated countries
Look beyond the usual destinations and you’ll find outstanding countries that offer something different, and may well be bargain-priced and uncrowded too.
- by Brian Johnston
Don’t look up: You’ll be floored by pavements in Lisbon
Portugal’s first “artistic” pavers were shackled prisoners who lay local stones – white (limestone) and black (basalt) to depart from the plain pavements of the period.
- by Kate Armstrong
Endorsed by Hollywood, this ancient way to walk Europe is all the rage
Countless books, TV series and movies have helped popularise the Camino del Santiago. But what differentiates it from any other hike through rural Europe?
- by Rob McFarland
These gorgeous treats are Portugal’s gift to the world
If you only know one thing about Portugal, it’s probably the tarts.
- by Ben Groundwater
Tripologist: Is Jordan a safe destination for solo women travellers?
Traveller’s expert Tripologist answers your questions. This week: female tourists in Jordan; family holidays in Singapore and Greece; is Airbnb legal in Barcelona?
- by Michael Gebicki
Portugal cruise with Silversea: Exploring Vila Nova de Gaia, the home of Port wine
Porto quickly has you under its spell. But my plan is to leave Porto immediately. My target instead is Vila Nova de Gaia.
- by Steve McKenna
Silversea Silver Dawn: What it's like sailing with your own butler
Silversea has really upped the ante in the indulgence stakes.
- by Steve McKenna