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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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If you want to book a trip to Portugal, then you have to do some research to find out if you need a visa to spend time in this country. The type of visa you will need depends on the purpose of your travel. The occasion is the one that will decide the type of […]
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Unfortunately for some of us, cheaper holidays are a must. There isn’t always the option to pick the first all-inclusive holiday that appears in our search, and it can sometimes take a little DIY to bring the price down to something that our bank accounts can comfortably stretch to. To help you out, we’ve pulled […]
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Many people overlook winter breaks in favour of the sun, sea and sand that a summer holiday brings. However, what they are missing is not just cheaper prices and less tourists in destinations that usually become overrun with tourists but also a number of unique opportunities to explore. Before you head off anywhere, don’t forget […]
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The moment the topic of Europe comes up, from a travelling perspective, the first few countries that generally spring to mind are Spain, France, Greece and Italy. The mental image could be of the scores of tourists aiming to either support or take down the leaning tower of Pisa for the perfect photograph, the pristine […]
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Portugal is a beautiful and scenic place that is so rich culturally that the best moments in Portugal will be those where you spend time closest to their culture. Be it sipping their savory wine or their authentic cuisine, Portugal will always provide a different experience to your senses. And the marvelous architecture speaks for […]
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Your definitive guide for finding the best waves on the coast of Portugal! It’s not every day that a surfer gets to travel the world, and it’s not every day that you’ll get to experience the awesomeness that the waves of Portugal have to offer. So if you’re that one lucky guy or girl who […]
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Whether you’re religious – or you’re not – you will experience something heavenly in Fatima. Whether it is the beauty of its holy shrines, the devout pilgrims in joyful prayer or the miles of shepherd’s-turned-walking trails through the countryside, visitors undoubtedly feel something spiritual during their stay. More than 4 million pilgrims visit the Catholic […]
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