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Tripologist: Where are the best places to stay in Portugal?

We would like to visit Portugal this year. Would you recommend a tour company and places to stay, please?

  • by Michael Gebicki
The hotel’s new outdoor swimming pool.

Mid-century masterpiece offers Mad Men vibes in the heart of Lisbon

Following an update that reimagines “the past for the present”, Don Draper would certainly look at home in the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
The Seventy Islands are part of the Rock Islands of Palau

Amazing and crowd-free: 12 of the world’s most underrated countries

Look beyond the usual destinations and you’ll find outstanding countries that offer something different, and may well be bargain-priced and uncrowded too.

  • by Brian Johnston
Rossio Square, Lisbon. Portugal’s famous pavements were original layed by prisoners.

Don’t look up: You’ll be floored by pavements in Lisbon

Portugal’s first “artistic” pavers were shackled prisoners who lay local stones – white (limestone) and black (basalt) to depart from the plain pavements of the period.

  • by Kate Armstrong
The Obradeiro square in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. - the finishing point of the Camino de Santiago.

Endorsed by Hollywood, this ancient way to walk Europe is all the rage

Countless books, TV series and movies have helped popularise the Camino del Santiago. But what differentiates it from any other hike through rural Europe?

  • by Rob McFarland
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Portugal’s signature pasteis de nata.

These gorgeous treats are Portugal’s gift to the world

If you only know one thing about Portugal, it’s probably the tarts.

  • by Ben Groundwater
The Treasury (Al Khazneh) in Petra. Jordan.

Tripologist: Is Jordan a safe destination for solo women travellers?

Traveller’s expert Tripologist answers your questions. This week: female tourists in Jordan; family holidays in Singapore and Greece; is Airbnb legal in Barcelona?

  • by Michael Gebicki
Vila Nova de Gaia on the opposite side of the Douro, is home to the bulk of the famous Port wine lodges.

Portugal cruise with Silversea: Exploring Vila Nova de Gaia, the home of Port wine

Porto quickly has you under its spell. But my plan is to leave Porto immediately. My target instead is Vila Nova de Gaia.

  • by Steve McKenna
Butlers can create a 'balcony experience', that may include cocktails and sunscreen, or cashmere blankets and hot chocolate.

Silversea Silver Dawn: What it's like sailing with your own butler

Silversea has really upped the ante in the indulgence stakes.

  • by Steve McKenna
Famous Portugese custard tarts from Confeitaria Nacional, Lisbon's oldest pastry shop.

Lisbon, Portugal food tour: Roots, food and culture walking tour

"We want people to feel hungry now, but not at the end!" Miguel, our guide exclaims cheerfully.

  • by Kate Armstrong