Lisbon LX Factory: Sunday hippie market, arts center & food

Among the many places you can visit in Lisbon, there is one which is quite hidden from the eye and not many foreigners know about. This new creative island in the ruins of a gigantic abandoned...

The First Time We Saw Paris

First Time I Saw Paris OK, I know this probably sounds naïve now as we all know Paris I suppose. Today, twenty or so years on from my first visit so do I after so many wonderful days spent in...

ATM withdrawal in Spain without fees

In Spain, you'll find that most ATMs ("cajero automático" in Spanish, "caixer" in Catalan) have a withdrawing fee for international cards like Visa/Mastercard. ATMs are legally required to indicate...

Finding Your Perfect Women's Hiking Trip

We rounded up the best women's hiking trips to make your next ladies adventure a planning breeze. Hiking in Europe is a safe experience. This includes hiking alone, on a self-guided trip, with a...

Travel Tips: Albufeira

Faro is the closest airport to Albufeira and you can get great flight deals from London airports to Faro in September. That time of year just follows the peak season and there are currently deals for...

Templars Castle of Almourol, Portugal

In few minutes from Tomar, you can find a medieval castle on a granitic outcrop at the top of a very small island, known as the Castelo de Almourol. While each castle in Portugal is unique, this one...