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Mateus Palais, Vila Real, Douro Valley

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The elegant entrance to Palais Mateus

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The water clock in Rome's Borghese Gardens.

We try to visit the Gardens whenever we're in Rome. The leafy paths of the Gardens, just minutes from the Spanish Steps are a sanctuary in the heart of the city.

It's easy to spend hours wandering through the Gardens seeking out the monuments scattered around and visiting inside the Villa Borghese Gallery.

If you're intending to visit inside the Gallery (we highly recommend it) then book your visit time prior. To give visitors a premium experience, the number of visitors at any one time are limited.

Read more on our blog post. The link is in the comments section below.

#rome #romeattractions #romesights #travel #traveltip

The colourful buildings and waterways of Norrkopin

The colourful buildings and waterways of Norrkoping in Sweden.

With tourists seeking out Stockholm as their "go to" destination when planning a trip to Sweden, cities like Norrkoping get overlooked.

Just 160km south of Stockholm, we spent a delightful few hours wandering through the old textile capital of Sweden.

The historic and architectural gems of old industrial buildings have been preserved and some turned into museums related to their past. The whole precinct is worth meandering around.

#norrköping #sweden #travel #traveltip #travelblog

Morning glory! Watching the buildings glow at sun

Morning glory!

Watching the buildings glow at sun rise in and around Dresden's Neumarkt Square.

Just another reason why we love being up and out early on our travels.

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Looking at Dubrovnik's Old City from above provide

Looking at Dubrovnik's Old City from above provides a great perspective of the size of the well preserved old city.

We couldn't resist visiting inside the old city and walking its city walls again when we revisited Dubrovnik.

The nearly two kilometre path along the walls is panoramic, looking over the terracotta rooftops and out to the Adriatic Sea as well as into the nooks and crannies that make up the city.

Definitely a must-do if you're planning a visit to Dubrovnik.

Our recommendation: To enjoy a leisurely walk around the walls and a more enriching experience, go early in the morning to avoid the crowds.

#dubrovnik #europetravel #travel #traveltip #travelblog

Taking ourselves back in time today to our first v

Taking ourselves back in time today to our first visit to Vienna and inside this almost nondescript building in the centre of the city.

Inside the Jesuit Church (sometimes also referred to as the University Church), you'll find an opulent Baroque interior.

The detail and within is the work of a Jesuit architect, sculptor and painter, Andrea Pozzo. Decorated with frescoes and paintings, make sure you look up at the masterpiece illusionary dome which was painted on the flat ceiling.

#vienna #austria #travel #traveltip #travelblog

Lunchtime in Naples. People watching is one of o

Lunchtime in Naples.

People watching is one of our favourite past times when we travel.

It gives a real insight into the city, tiwn or village we're staying in or passing through.

Our recommendation: Instead of staying in the main tourist spots and rushing from one attraction to another take advantage of the opportunity to travel slowly and simply so you can soak up the atmosphere.

#naples #italy #travel #traveltip #slowtravel

The ancient Bayon Temple in the Angkor Thom comple

The ancient Bayon Temple in the Angkor Thom complex in Siem Reap, Cambodia is known for its towers and face carvings.

There are more temples and ruins to see while you're at Angkor Thom but with over 50 towers and over 200 faces carved into stones, it's easy to spend an hour or two in the Bayon Temple alone.

With most visitors keen to see the more popular Angkor Wat Temple, you'll find Angkor Thom less crowded in the mornings.

During our stay in Siem Reap we whiled away the morning around Angkor Thom, then took a long lunch break to assimilate and digest what we had seen before visiting Angkor Wat in the late afternoon.

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#angkorthom #cambodia #siemreap #travel #traveltip

A view Rocca Pia from our bedroom window in Tivoli

A view Rocca Pia from our bedroom window in Tivoli, Italy.

We were driving to the south of Italy a couple of years ago and took the opportunity to return to Tivoli for another stay. We had stayed in the town a few years before but our priority at that time had been to visit Hadrian's Villa.

This time, we took a closer look around the town. Full of rustic charm and character and plenty to see and do in the area, we highly recommend staying a couple of nights to soak up the history and atmosphere.

#tivoli #italy #italytraveltips #travel #traveltip

The streets were quiet when we arrived in Paderbor

The streets were quiet when we arrived in Paderborn, a beautiful city in western Germany.

Entering the Cathedral we found ourselves a seat in the back pews.The city folk were at Sunday mass.

We love finding ourselves in the midst of local life in towns and cities offering the beaten path.

#paderborn #germanytravel #travel #traveltip #travelblog

Interlaken sits on a small strip of land between t

Interlaken sits on a small strip of land between two lakes: Brienz and Thun.

The town os also the gateway to visiting the mountains and smaller towns of the Bernese Oberland.

We stayed in a village on Lake Brienz, a few kilometres from Interlaken and were astounded by the breathtaking scenery we found around every corner.

We provide in depth detail on why it's a good idea to base yourself in Interlaken for a few days and everything you need to know about things to do while you're there in our latest blog post.

Take a look through the link in the comments section below and start making plans to visit this beautiful part of our world.

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A drive around the Bay of Kotor. The Bay which is

A drive around the Bay of Kotor. The Bay which is a UNESCO World Heritage site is known as Europe's southern-most fjord.

We drove leisurely around the Bay to visit the town of Kotor. Surrpunded by steep limestone mountains and sheer cliffs, the scenery can only be described as breathtaking!

Stari Grad, the old town of Kotor is a wonderful maze of streets and alleyways where you can easily spend a day exploring.

Most certainly a place to add to your travel list.

#kotor #montenegro #bayofkotor #travel #traveltip

Flashback to stopping in the charming town of Sopr

Flashback to stopping in the charming town of Sopron while driving from Austria into Hungary.

The Hungarian city of Sopron sits on the Austrian and Hungarian border. Most of its citizens speak both languages. Some say it's easier to get to Vienna from Sopron than to Budapest!

In 1921 a referendum was held giving the people of Sopron a choice. Stay in Hungary or join Austria. The decision was made to stay in Hungary giving Sopron the status of being Hungary's most loyal city.

The city is definitely worth spending a few hours in. You'll find beautiful squares, towers and Roman ruins including the old town walls scattered across the heart of the city.

#sopron #hungary #hungarytravel #travel #traveltip

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