A first Lisbon day from Rossio to the river
A compact route through central Lisbon with a choice of afternoon hills, a museum or more time by the Tagus.
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Places to explore, routes to make your own, and photographs worth keeping.
Câmara de Lobos: a harbour walk for the camera
A compact photo route built around fishing boats, the waterfront and the rising town behind the bay.
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A first day in Funchal on foot
A manageable Funchal walking day that starts by the sea and leaves the steep upper city for another outing.
Read the storyFive days in Madeira, with room for the weather
A flexible first Madeira itinerary built around Funchal, two coast days and one carefully chosen walk.
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Madeira trail bookings: check the PR, the status and the slot
A useful hiking plan starts with the exact route. Check what is open, then reserve the correct entry and arrange its transport.
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Visiting Pena Palace: the ticket, the hill and the timed entrance
Choose your visit first, then work backwards from the palace entrance time to leave room for the journey uphill.
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Municipal House: looking closely at Prague Art Nouveau
Begin with the facade, then decide how far inside to go.
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Prague Old Town Hall: choose the tower or the interiors
Three different experiences sit around one familiar tower.
Read the storyA first day in Prague, with time to stop
Start at the edge of the Old Town and follow the city towards the river.
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The Gilis seen from the water
Small boats, pale sand and the changing colour of the shallows.
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Three Gili days from one base
Give each day one purpose and leave room around it.
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Gili snorkelling: choose the outing and give wildlife space
A good sea outing starts with the briefing, long before a turtle appears.
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