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Porto is at the height of fashion as a travel destination right now. Its signature cobbled streets are lined with a new Portuguese breed of modern artisan cafes, restaurants, bars and shops. The city is buzzing with tech start-ups, digital nomads and co-working spaces and is attracting a lot of international investment. All this makes […]
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Once again, travel experts are ranking Portugal as one of the best places to visit in the world – not to mention, one the countries with the most unique and delicious cuisine. Check out our picks for the must-try foods in the year’s must-visit spots around Portugal: Francesinha in Porto National Geographic Traveller says Porto […]
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Located in central Portugal, the Serra da Estrela National Park is a hiking enthusiast’s dream. While most come to Portugal to relax along the beautiful coastline or explore the cities, adventurous hikers break away from the tourist crowds and head to the park to walk the remote trails. Roughly translating to ‘Mountains of Stars’, the […]
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Hello everyone! My name is Tarek, and I’m from Bruxelles. My passion for video editing takes me all over the world, exploring new sights and sounds for me to create my videos. I started building hyperlapse videos after one of my trips abroad; it perfectly captured a unique perspective of culture, in a way that […]
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Travelling in general can be a strenuous mission for even the most athletic of people, but for those with reduced mobility, it can be even more so. However, with the world becoming increasingly more accessible through the likes of improved public transport, the abundance of mobility scooters for sale and so much more, it is […]
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As exciting as moving to a new country you can call home is, becoming an international student can also be a little daunting. Before you even begin your assignment writing, it is paramount that you take time to research your accommodation options, get clued up on the culture of the country you are moving to […]
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Many know Aveiro as a Portuguese coastal city permeated by a saltwater lagoon, its picturesque moliceiro boats, and the famed traditional sweets called ovos moles. Yet, very few people are familiar with the odd but surely entertaining São Gonçalinho festivities. This one-of-a-kind annual celebration that starts every January 10th, is natural to one of the […]
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Aveiro is a Portuguese coastal city located between Lisbon and Porto. In the last couple of years, the city has been attracting visitors and the attention of international media that insist on calling it “the Venice of Portugal”— a comparison that we strongly disagree with, and a premise that might leave many tourists disappointed. That’s […]
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Booking a family holiday can be tricky, if you’ve got a wide age range to cater for it can be hard to find a holiday to please everyone. There’s also the matter of budget, creating your ideal holiday can be expensive but luckily there are plenty of affordable options for family holidays in Europe. There […]
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