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London Duck City Sightseeing Tour

October 29, 2009 by
London Duck Tour

A Road and River London Sightseeing Adventure the Kids will Love: Just when you think you've seen all forms of London sightseeing transport options, this large yellow amphibious craft cruises past you with a load of tourists on board. Ah, the London Duck! The London Duck lets you see London's sights in a way you never imagined possible, on an exciting road and river adventure aboard a yellow amphibious vehicle.  The tour provides 80 minutes of fun, laughter and interesting and fantastic … [Read more...]

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Port Wine from The House of Sandeman – Porto

October 27, 2009 by
Sandeman Porto

The House of Sandeman and the History of Port Wine : Port wine it seems was discovered in the 17th century when British merchants added brandy to the wine of the northern Douro region to prevent it souring and to improve its shelf-life during shipment to England. The wine was called Port, after the port city of Porto. Since Warre’s established the first British Port House in 1670, much of Portugal's port trade has always been in the hands of the British, even up till current … [Read more...]

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Port Wine Tasting at The House of Sandeman – Oporto

October 26, 2009 by

Meet the Mysterious Don at The House of Sandeman: We're on a port wine-tasting tour of The House of Sandeman. Our "Don" guide (in fact, a blonde woman dressed like Antonio Banderas in "Zorro") meets us at the entrance. Even after claiming for years  'reformed status' as regards his time as an ad agency creative director, seeing that "Don" logo and being in The House of Sandeman still brings back nostalgic memories for Tony of advertising campaigns he worked on and the great brand … [Read more...]

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Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Museum in Rüdesheim

October 25, 2009 by
Siegfried Mechanical Music Museum

Siegfried's has the largest collection of mechanical music boxes: Rüdesheim is a popular stop on any Rhine River cruise and one of the sightseeing attractions in this riverside town is Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum. This is the first museum collection of automated musical instruments in Germany and holds an impressive collection. Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum is housed in Brömserhof which was a noble court built in 1542. Our cheery guide takes us around … [Read more...]

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Chimneys of the Algarve

October 24, 2009 by

Algarve Chimneys - Sightseeing Attractions: Throughout the Algarve you'll notice that the walls of houses are mostly whitewashed.  As we know, the Algarve has very long, hot summers and the whitewash deflects the hot sun from the buildings. Why So Many Chimneys? Why then you may ask do these same houses have so many chimneys, especially when the winters here are quite mild as well. Some of the houses seem to have four or five chimneys. It seems that whilst a house may have many chimneys, … [Read more...]

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Douro River Cruise | Oporto Holidays

October 23, 2009 by

A Pleasurable Cruise on the Douro: With the sun setting in the horizon, we board our Porto Cruz river boat at the Cais da Ribera, one of the quays where river boats are moored. The ramp from the quay to the boat looks steep, but I make it okay, even on high heels and carrying Tony's 20-tonne camera bag -  he was helping another passenger with a walking frame down the ramp. Douro River Cruise The Douro river tour is a very pleasurable trip to do in the early evening. What could be nicer than … [Read more...]

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Catacombs of Rome | Christian Rome | Sightseeing

October 22, 2009 by

Catacombs that tell of Life and Martyrdom: The catacombs of Rome are a very important part of the history of the early Christians and the Roman church in Ancient Rome.  These ancient underground burial places provide clues of the life of saints, martyrs, ordinary Christians and the Roman church during the early centuries. In Italy, the catacombs are entrusted to the Pontifical Commission of Sacred Archaeology, which is responsible for carrying  out the works of excavation, exploration and … [Read more...]

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Porto Sightseeing Tour on a Vintage Tram

October 20, 2009 by

Porto Tram City Tour: On your Oporto holiday, you can visit Oporto's historical monuments, theatres, cafes, restaurants, city hall and more on a vintage tram. This charming Porto City Tram Tour is a Hop-on Hop-off tour that gives you the freedom to stop for as long as you like at places of interest. Starting at Infante D. Henrique, near the waterfront, you'll have a choice of 15 Porto city sightseeing stops along the circuit. The tour duration is about 2 hours and is accompanied by a cheery … [Read more...]

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Cafés That Have Become Part of the Landscape of Oporto

October 20, 2009 by

Cafés that are not just coffee houses: On your Oporto holiday, make time to have a break at some of the city's cafés, not just for the coffee and cakes, but because these grand looking cafés represent a period of life in Oporto in the past. The Café Majestic is one such café which we covered in a separate story, and below are three others: McDonald's - Imperial Cozinha Internacional Even if you don't like Big Macs, this McDonald's on Praça da Liberdade is worth visiting as it's … [Read more...]

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Mercado do Bolhão – Oporto's Central Market

October 19, 2009 by

A Noisy and Lively Market in the Centre of Town: Mercado do Bolhão, a noisy and lively market  in the heart of Oporto city, is a nice place to visit if you're looking for a change in scenery from your usual sightseeing attractions. The market is housed in a two-tier covered building and there are four main entrances that take you to the different levels. The market is divided into main sections providing areas for fishmongers, butchers, vegetable, flowers and so on.  Vendors here sell … [Read more...]

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