We have previously brought you a few tips and tricks for flying with a baby, especially when flying with the likes of Alitalia, Japan Air, and BA. However, now our little lady […]
Where to stay in Evora: Hotel Evora Olive
When we were looking for a hotel in Evora we were struck by the very reasonable room rate offered at the Hotel Evora Olive, a member of the Lux Hotel group, and […]
Things to do in Evora: Wine tasting at the Alentejo Wine Route
We’re always interested in trying out new wines so when Turismo de Portugal offered us the chance to do a wine tasting of local wines in Evora we were very keen. When […]
Travel tips: Our top ten with the Lisbon Card
We had already visited quite a few of Lisbon’s museums on previous visits to the city so this time around, with the Lisbon Card courtesy of the Portuguese Tourist Board, we swept […]
Visiting Evora: Our top 10 things to do
Prior to our trip to Evora, a highly unscientific survey of our friends and family in the U.K. revealed that only one couple had ever heard of the town, despite its UNESCO […]
Things to do in Evora: Visit the Palace of Sao Miguel
When we were invited through the Portuguese Tourist Board to visit the Palace of Sao Miguel during our stay in Evora we were not sure what to expect. Our guide book didn’t […]
Getting around Lisbon: The Lisbon Card
We used our Lisbon card just minutes after picking it up from the tourist point at the airport, using it to take the metro for the half hour journey to our hotel. […]
Where to stay in Kyoto: Japanese and western culture balanced well at Sakara
Kyoto is a fabulous city and one that can easily be explored on foot (if you don’t fancy using the two subway lines or the reliable bus system). Of course, as with […]
Going on a bullet train in Japan with a child: Reasons not to worry
If you’re planning a trip to Japan and your itinerary involves heading between Tokyo and Kyoto, the easiest way to do this is by using the Shinkansen,a high-speed train more commonly known […]