Vilamoura is Europe's biggest tourist complex: Along the coastal stretch, between Lagos and Faro, is a strip of luxury resorts, villa complexes and high-rise hotels. Vilamoura sits between these two towns and is a key example of the types of rapid tourist developments that have sprung up in the … [Read more...]
A Cataplana Meal in the Algarve
The Flavours of the Algarve: Portuguese food in the Algarve is more than just grilled sardines and grilled chicken. To get away from the stereo-type touristy food, and for a taste of the true flavours of the Algarve, have a dinner at a cataplana restaurant. Cataplana - The Utensil The … [Read more...]
Algarve sweets at Faro’s best coffee shop
Portuguese love their Sweets and Cakes: The Portuguese we are told are sweet-toothed and have a great love of cakes. This we find out for ourselves to be absolutely true as everywhere we go, there are pastelarias and cafes with counters that are stocked full with all kinds of sweet … [Read more...]
The Algarve – Portugal
More than Sun, Sand and Sea: The Algarve is noted for its stretches of beautiful beaches and with 280 days of sunshine in the year, this is one of the favourite holiday destinations for Europeans seeking a beach holiday or just time to chill out. The Algarve coastline is very varied and along … [Read more...]
Faro Airport – Faro Transfers
Getting to and from Faro Airport: Faro Airport is the gateway to the Algarve and is situated just 4 km from the centre of Faro. This modern airport is very busy in the summer months as it serves the entire coastal area of Portugal's southern-most province. Apart from the mainstream carriers, … [Read more...]
Pigging out on Porcini – Eating out in Rome
In pursuit of Funghi Porcini: On our first night in Rome, we race off to our favourite restaurant on Campo dei Fiori. After a few weeks on the road, a fix of good Italian food is much needed and at La Carbonara, we know that we'll have a good meal. I eagerly ask the waiter if they have funghi … [Read more...]
Getting Around the Cinque Terre
Getting Around Cinque Terre is relatively easy: By Train: The regional train that serves the five villages runs between La Spezia Centrale and Sestri Levanti or Genoa. Fares are cheap at Euro 1.80 one-way, and the difference between a 5 km trip and a 10 km trip is only Euro 20 cents. The … [Read more...]
Cinque Terre Card – Walking Holidays
Walking holidays in Cinque Terre: The Cinque Terre is famous for its scenic coastal walking trails and if like many visitors you intend to do some walking on your holidays, you'll need to buy the Cinque Terre Card. There are three types of Cinque Terre cards: Cinque Terre Card Cinque … [Read more...]
Pedal Power takes off in the Eternal City
Bikesharing - an environmental way to get around Rome: We're having a late lunch break at Caffè dell’Arte next to our hotel in Campo dei Fiori when we notice this smart row of green bikes lined up in a bike rack. Ah, this must be one of the bikesharing schemes that are sprouting up all over … [Read more...]
Dar Filettaro a Santa Barbara – Eating out in Rome
Dining out on Filetti di Baccalà near Campo dei Fiori: This eatery next to Campo dei Fiori seems to get more popular each time we visit, with long queues of locals and visitors trying to get a table each night. As there are a lot of people wanting to dine here tonight, the guy organizing the … [Read more...]
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