HOME » DESTINATIONS » EUROPE » PORTUGAL » Highlights of Lisbon: Trendy, Historic & Picturesque Sights of 2018 PORTUGAL | Carmen Edelson During my wonderful stay at the Corinthia Hotel in Lisbon, I took full advantage of their world-renowned spa which spans over 3,5000 square meters and offers 13 tranquil treatment rooms, a heated indoor swimming pool and more! However, the historic streets of Lisbon were calling my name and I could not help but explore as much as I could during my quick stay. Thanks to the Corinthia and their expert planning services, I was able to experience the best sights in the city. Here are my favorite highlights from my trip! Trendy Neighborhoods As historic as Lisbon is, it’s also a very hip and trendy city! If you are looking for an area with cool shops, restaurants, and bars, Principe Real is the neighborhood you want. You will know you’re in the right place once you start seeing upscale and colorful 19th century … [Read more...] about Highlights of Lisbon: Trendy, Historic & Picturesque Sights of 2018
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5 Highlights of Alicante
Whilst Alicante is known as a summer destination, with busy beaches and a pulsating night life, it also offers visitors so much more. This coastal city in Valencia sits among diverse and beautiful landscapes, and its cityscape offers arts, culture, history, and lots of seafood and amazing cuisine! You can also do a lot of shopping here – Alicante’s shops are bursting with locally made fashion accessories including leather handbags and purses, jewellery and other handcrafted items. But for some soul-enriching experiences that don’t involve retail therapy, read on for our 5 highlights of amazing Alicante. 1. EXPLANADA DE ESPANAThere may be fewer places as fine as the Explanada de Espana to take a life-affirming hike along the Costa Brava. This esplanade runs alongside the harbor, with four rows of statuesque palm trees, retro-cool street lights, and the highlight being a beautiful marble-tiled footpath that in some ways reminded me of the beautiful black and white … [Read more...] about 5 Highlights of Alicante
Highlights Of Japan For A First Time Visitor
I must admit, of all the places that I have been in the world and of all the places I want to go Japan intrigues me the most. The mix of ancient traditions and cutting-edge modern living means it's a place that constantly surprises, and is therefore totally unique. When planning a trip to Japan for the first time visitor the real challenge is knowing where to start. You will never see everything you want to in that first trip but I like the idea of getting a little taster of many things that Japan has to offer. If you love the country I am sure you will be back to explore deeper! A temple in Kyoto As the written language and speech is so different to English, you also have to ask yourself if you don't speak Japanese, will it be simpler and easier to go for an organised itinerary with a guide, or will you take on the challenge of organising and planning it all yourself? However, with a completed organised tour often you don't have the flexibility. With … [Read more...] about Highlights Of Japan For A First Time Visitor
Highlights of our Final Six Months in Europe
After two years living in England it was time to say goodbye to the UK and hello to a European Spring and Summer before we jetted across the world to start our lives in Australia. We wanted to share the highlights of our travels which proved incredibly hard to sum up as there was just so many incredible highlights in each of the countries we visited. It’s a long post so grab a drink and get cosy as we share the highlights of our final six months living and travelling in Europe! I guarantee you it’ll make you want to pack a bag and jump on a plane to Europe right away! ENGLAND & SCOTLAND Our two years in the UK came around quicker than I saw coming and by the time March came around we were both full of mixed feelings. Whilst we were incredibly excited for our upcoming travels around Europe and our move to Australia we were also sad to be leaving Dan’s family, our friends we’d made in the UK and also the things we loved about England. I’d be … [Read more...] about Highlights of our Final Six Months in Europe
Gardencam Highlights – A Summer in Cumbria
It was my final Summer living in Cumbria, but still plenty of time to keep the gardencam rolling. And yet again there was no end of surprises and variety of bird feeder visitors to light up the days. You may recall the Spring highlights from earlier this year… snow still on the ground at times and young birds tentatively.. or bravely flying in for the nuts and seed. Well Summer here brought colours upon colours, of both birds and scenery. When I post these pictures as I get them, on social media, I am often asked again how it is done with the POV. Well, GoPro enables this, the birds come to the camera and get close up but keeps the wide angle for the background. I can hide safely within wifi app reach on the smartphone, seeing all the camera sees. Timelapse mode is great for this too. Never meant to be about picture quality.. just catching great birds in different close up light, in all weathers. Over time all the favourites turned up again. Nuthatches, greenfinches, blackbirds, … [Read more...] about Gardencam Highlights – A Summer in Cumbria