Travelers seeking to prioritize their health and self-care goals in the coming year will be welcomed to the new Reset & Reconnect Retreat at scenic Casa Palmela in Portugal, set to open in February 2025. Meanwhile, the world renowned wellness retreat Ananda in the Himalayas is bringing its team of experts and practitioners to Casa Palmela to offer a four-night...
It is always hard when a loving relationship comes to an end and it is difficult to handle. However, one of the best ideas is to travel post-breakup to the perfect destination to get over the heartbreak. Lucky for us, the travel website Miss Tourist has released a list of the best places to visit following heartbreak. Only one is listed as the number 1 post-breakup...
Lisbon, Portugal, is the latest popular tourist city to feel the effects of overtourism this summer. According to residents, the tuk-tuks are clogging their streets, making them almost unlivable. Some of the locals say the tourist traffic is so bad, it is often stopping them from leaving their homes. Lisbon, Portugal feeling the effects of overtourism Europe this...
The dreaded word “overtourism” keeps appearing in headlines for many European destinations, but Portugal is doing something about this. Instead of packing out the popular cities and beaches with wall-to-wall tourists, Portugal aims to create the world’s longest circular hiking route, the 3,000 km (1,864 mi) Palmilhar Portugal (Walking Portugal). Are you up to it? Get...
Since the pandemic, many people have given up on the normal office environment, preferring to become remote workers or digital nomads. One is for those who still have a job with a company, while the other is for freelance entrepreneurs, traveling the world while working. In recent years, many places have been lauded for their digital nomad visas, but some are better...
Nestling in the Zamora Province of Spain, Rihonor de Castilla straddles the border between Spain and Portugal. The unique town gets to celebrate the New Year twice as it and its Portuguese counterpart, Rio de Onor are both in different time zones. This makes the Spanish town unique in Spain and fascinating to visit. Rihonor de Castilla and Rio de Onor in two time...
Lisbon is the cosmopolitan capital of Portugal and is a hilly, coastal city with many attractions. Here, visitors can explore the city’s streets with beautiful, pastel-colored buildings in its old quarter. History can also be explored in the city’s many museums while Lisbon’s modern side can be seen in the Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Moreover, the city is a...
Travel company Expedia has some tips on the most popular destinations to visit this Easter. Meanwhile, spring is already here, so you don’t have to wait for the holidays if you need a break. As the weather warms up and the spring flowers come out, Expedia has released its annual trending trips list – the Easter Travel Outlook. Read on to discover seven of the...
Tripadvisor has released the Travelers’ Choice Awards featuring the Best of the Best title, known for the highest level of excellence in travel. Each year, this is awarded to those locations with the highest volume of top reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community. Here, we look at the Best of the Best Beaches across Europe, loved by travelers for everything...
Alenquer in the Lisbon District of Portugal is rightfully famous for its annual Nativity Scenes. The event features up to 25 unique Nativity Scenes and this year, the town celebrates the 800th anniversary of the nativity scene. Meanwhile, this year the event opens on November 30 and runs through December 30, 2023. Read on to find out what to expect from this amazing...