There are dozens of viewpoints, or “Miradouro’s” in Lisbon offering wonderful views. There’s no other like the Miradouro Panoramico de Monsanto though. Not only does this have the best view in Lisbon, it’s also one of the most fascinating and exploration worthy buildings. This is a side-trip that’ll show you a different side to Lisbon!
If you’re visiting Lisbon and want to feel the sand between your toes it’s easy! Just a short cycle tour from Lisbon across the Tagus River lies the beautiful Costa da Caparica.…
Getting to conference venues is often stressful – taxi queues, buses, trains or metro cars packed like sardines. In sunny Lisbon you have a great alternative. Getting to Web Summit Lisbon by…
There’s nothing I enjoy more than jumping on a bike when I’m in a new town. Some places I’ve been lend themselves to travelling round by bike. For others however it can…
Cities in the daytime are like a living, pulsing mass of energy. The flow of passers-by, the thunder of footsteps on the pavements. The rumble of traffic and the clanging of trams.…
Germany used to be known as an expensive country. That’s no longer the case – or at least it doesn’t have to be the case. In the last twenty years or so…
The Nuremberg Christmas Market (known officially as the Christkindlesmarkt) is one of the biggest and best known Christmas markets. There are many Christmas Markets in Germany – in fact almost every town…
Every town or city in Germany has their own Christmas Market (or Weihnachtsmarkt) in the run up to Christmas. Because of this there’s no shortage of places to go if you want…
The Romantic Road is world renowned as a beautiful touring route. From historic Würzburg to the cradle of the Alps in Füssen, you encounter both stunning countryside and countless medieval towns. Bookending the journey are…
Being married to a Polish person means you get a crash course in the rich culture of Poland. Here are a few fun facts about Poland that may prove useful for anyone…