When it comes to exploring these medieval villages, azulejo art museums, and chilled-out beach towns, don’t rush it.

As the local saying goes: “Lisbon shows off and Porto works.” But this cliche is a well-worn metaphor that fails to do justice to the city's innumerate charms fully.

Fado is a traditional music genre from Portugal, characterized by mournful songs and themes of longing, separation, and nostalgia.

For wine connoisseurs, the rolling hills of Alentejo, Portugal are a pure delight, resembling an artist’s palette filled with rich hues and stunning landscapes.

An extensive coastline with soft golden sand on every beach, a long summer and plenty of sunshine all year round make Portugal an obvious choice as a holiday destination.

It's common to assume that you will be covered adequately by your credit card or employer insurance plan when you travel, but what coverage do you really have?

The Azores islands originated as a result of the 1766 volcanoes that are to be found in this archipelago, nine of which are still active.

Those of you who have ever booked travel with me know I am a huge proponent of "less is more".

Lavender is just as much France as wine and cheese and street side cafes.

A vaporetto is a water taxi or water bus in Venice, operated by the public transport authority for Venice.

Tea is a prominent feature of British culture and society. Are you ready to get your tea on?

London has a great variety of world class museums and galleries.

Throughout Britain there are gardens great and small, formal and informal, private and public, that illustrate the British passion for creating green, growing spaces of their own.

Londoners use buses so extensively that more than half of all bus journeys across England are made in London.

Wait times can be long, so follow these tips to go to the head of the line.