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The Independent Guide to the Douro Valley: Road trip logistics, best things to do & where to stay

May 27, 2026

Best boat tours in Porto (that I’ve done!): Six Bridge Cruise Vs Sailboats

May 19, 2026

Where to stay in Porto: Best neighbourhoods & hotels

May 12, 2026

Where to stay in Coimbra: Best neighbourhoods & hotels

April 17, 2026

A hand sticking a fork into a plate of pork belly at Rui Manel dos Ossos in Coimbra

Where to eat in Coimbra

April 9, 2026

Coimbra weekend travel guide - Jardim Manga Coimbra

36 hours in Coimbra

April 5, 2026

A woman in pink sitting on the steps of Almourol Castle in Central Portugal

35 unusual and off-beat things to do in Portugal

March 16, 2026

Mezze plates with beans, salad and small fried fish at Tis theatrou to steki in Athens

Eating through Athens: Markets and mezze to modern Greek spots

March 3, 2026

Tuna sandwich with wedges, a tomato salad and steak pica pau on the table at COme na Gaveta in Tavira, Algarve, Portugal

Where to eat in Tavira: Best restaurants & cafés

February 19, 2026

Daniela standing on a staircase between two huge talhas inside the Pousada Convento Arraiolos in the Alentejo

24 hours in Arraiolos: Rugs, food & wine in the Alentejo

February 16, 2026

Looking down onto Praia do Banho beach from above

1-Day hike: The most beautiful section of Portugal’s Fishermen’s Trail

February 10, 2026

A woman in a pink shirt looking out at Arrifana Beach and the cliffs from Ti Raul bar

Where to eat in the western Algarve: Best restaurants in Aljezur, Arrifana & Sagres

February 2, 2026