The New Forest is a nature-lovers paradise. You’ll see heathland, ancient woodland and of course – those gorgeous ponies roaming free thanks to commoner’s rights. You can get to the…
How to get to Tamel Portugal by train The rail network in Portugal is fairly limited, and while it operates fairly efficiently in major cities like Lisbon and Porto, many…
Basingstoke has a thriving arts scene with theatre and musical productions staged at venues such as The Anvil and The Forge. There’s also a raft of performances by choirs, orchestras,…
Located northeast of Lisbon, Vila Franca de Xira is a charming city. It is most commonly associated with Portuguese bullfighting, but there is much more to do in this town.…
Cascais and Estoril have become one of Portugal’s most cosmopolitan coastal resorts since the late 19th century when King Luis chose it for his summer residence. The region is now…
Once the vacation spot for Lisbon’s elite and royalty and later foreign royals displaced by World War II, Monte Estoril’s luxury hotels still attract guests looking to escape from the…
How to get to Soalheira Portugal by train There are a couple of ways to travel to Soalheira from Lisbon, but the best is with the Alfa Pendular high-speed train.…
It’s free to explore the historic town centre of Sintra, with its pretty streets and bright purple town hall. The picturesque Vila Sassetti mansion and gardens are also open to…
How to get to Coimbra-B Portugal by train The most popular way to visit Coimbra is via the high-speed Alfa Pendular trains. These trains are fast, comfortable, and reliable. They…
How to get to Vila Nova de Ancos Portugal by train The quickest way to travel from Lisbon to Vila Nova de Ancos is by taking the train. This is…