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
Vietnam travel guide
From awe-inspiring scenery to ancient ruined complexes, traditional temples and stark reminders of the Vietnam War, there's lots to experience in Vietnam.
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.
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.
Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia: Sé Catedral and Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar
Of all the incredible ecclesiastical buildings we saw in Porto, two stood out – the Sé Catedral do Porto and the Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Porto: Churches, bridges and bookshops
From a bookshop that wouldn't be out of place in Diagon Alley to a criss-crossed steel bridge and azulejos-clad churches, Porto is teeming with interesting sights.
Giverny
This pretty Norman village is where Claude Monet spent the last 40 years of his life. His picturesque Japanese garden inspired his series of Nymphéas (Water Lillies) paintings.
Vietnam: Top tips
From how to navigate the crazy traffic to having your clothes tailor made, here are my top tips to help you make the most of your Vietnamese adventure.
Vietnam
This long, narrow slither of land, along the eastern Indochinese Peninsula, boasts stunning scenery, friendly people and a rich culture.
Looking ahead to 2017
I'm still a little staggered as to how quickly 2016 passed, I can't believe the year is up already and 2017 is just hours away. The past year has been full of ups, as well as a few downs, and I've had fantastic travel experiences and met some wonderful people. In spite of all the... Continue Reading →
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