Our 15 Favourite Long-Weekend Getaways from Belgium by Plane or Train
If you need inspiration for your next long-weekend holiday, look no further. Today we share our top 15 getaways from Belgium (or elsewhere) by plane or train.
10 Gardens in Europe we Love
Spring is here and our thoughts are turning to visiting Europe’s best gardens. Today we share photos of our 10 favourite gardens in Europe.
Visiting Monserrate Palace and Gardens, Sintra, Portugal
The Romantic, Mogul-style, Monserrate Palace was the third and final palace we visited, in UNESCO designated Sintra, Portugal, and it seemed we saved the best for last.
Visiting Pena National Palace, Sintra, Portugal
Pena National Palace, Sintra, Portugal
High on a hilltop, above Sintra, the multi-coloured turrets of Pena National Palace can be seen from as far as Lisbon on a clear day. Pena’s dramatic architecture has landed it on the UNESCO World Heritage sites list and made it one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. For me though, it was the woodland garden of Pena, that stole the show.
Visiting the Sintra National Palace in Portugal
The incredible coat of arms ceiling of the Blason’s Hall, Sintra National Palace, Portugal
With its brightly painted tile walls and elaborate mural ceilings, the Sintra National Palace, is well worth exploring on a day-trip from Lisbon, Portugal.
Lisbon, Portugal – Our 10 Favourite Photos
The Iconic Trams of Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal is heaven for photographers, with photo inspiration in every hand-painted tile and misty alleyway. From the dramatic architecture of the Belem to the bustling crowds in the Chiado, our entire group had their cameras clicking furiously.
Visiting the Castle of São Jorge – Lisbon, Portugal
Entering the Castle of São Jorge, in Lisbon, Portugal
We love to explore castles and on our recent tour of Portugal and Andalusia, we saw European castles of all shapes and sizes. Our first castle visit of the trip was the Moorish Castle of São Jorge, in Lisbon.
Azulejos – The Colourful Tiles of Lisbon
Azulejos – Tiles of Lisbon, Portugal
Today we take a photo walk through beautiful Lisbon, Portugal, while we admire the colourful azulejos, or tiles, the adorn the city’s buildings.
Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon, Portugal, in Photos
Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon, Portugal
Our recent trip to Portugal and Andalusia included visits to numerous religious sites. By far, one of the most spectacular was Jerónimos Monastery, in Lisbon, Portugal. Today we share we you a photo tour of this impressive site.