Sintra, Cascais or Cacilhas: which Lisbon day trip?
A palace day, a coast day or a short trip across the river.
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Places to explore, routes to make your own, and photographs worth keeping.
Where to stay in Bali: Sanur, Seminyak, Ubud or Uluwatu?
Four areas, four different versions of an ordinary day.
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How to choose a Bali surf camp or lesson package
Start with the teaching. Then decide whether to book the room with it.
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A rainy day in Funchal: three museums to choose from
Photography, a collector’s home or art in a former bishop’s palace.
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Three day trips from London: Brighton, Knole or Seven Sisters?
A seaside town, a deer park or an outdoor day on the Sussex coast.
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Lisbon airport to your accommodation: choosing the right journey
The useful arrival route ends at your door. Compare the metro, a city bus and a direct car journey with that last stretch in mind.
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Lisbon transport tickets: choose the fare for the day you planned
Start with the journeys you intend to make, then choose a ticket whose operators and routes match them.
Read the storyA half day beside Machico Bay
How to shape an unhurried Machico visit around the promenade, beach choice and a small-town walk.
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A slow afternoon in Ponta do Sol
A small west-coast outing focused on the village, shoreline and enough time to watch the light change.
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Madeira without a car: plan from the journeys
How to choose a base and organise coast days, walks and transfers when you are travelling without a hire car.
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Balcões: a shorter Madeira walk with a big view
How to plan the out-and-back walk from Ribeiro Frio, including the return, cloud and time at the viewpoint.
Read the storyPico do Areeiro: choose a viewpoint visit or a hike
A clear planning guide to the difference between seeing the mountain outlook and taking the PR1 trail.
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