Hip, friendly Porto is a foodie's paradise boasting pretty tile-clad buildings, superb cafés and restaurants, and a plethora of interesting sights.
Porto travel guide
Auray and Saint Goustan
Situated on the banks of the River Loch, the adjoining Breton towns of Auray and Saint Goustan are a delightful, picturesque affair.
Roscoff
The picturesque port of Roscoff, on Brittany's northern coast, boasts elegant grey stone buildings, a lovely and unusual church, and a charming high street.
Vila Nova de Gaia: Taylor’s port house
I couldn't go to Porto without visiting one of the many port houses that dot the hillside of neighbouring Vila Nova de Gaia, so I took a tour of Taylor's, one of the oldest port merchants in the region.
A gastronomic guide to Porto
When I think of Porto, I think of sardines, pastries, the francesinha sandwich and lots of port. Here's a guide to some of the best cafés, bars and restaurants I visited...
Porto
Boasting interesting architecture, a maze of alleyways that are ripe for exploring, museums, parks, churches and fantastic food, Portugal's second city is the perfect place for a weekend break.
Aqaba: Snorkelling in the Red Sea
This port on the southern tip of Jordan is the country's main gateway to the sea. It's a popular destination for Jordanians hoping for some sea with their sun and sand.
Little Old World 