Sliding down a steep road, polished to an almost glassy sheen, in a large wicker basket may, at first, seem a bit bonkers. Until...

Visiting an embroidery factory may not be the first thing you think of doing while on holiday on the sunshine island of Madeira –...

Situated off the coast of north Africa but definitely part of Europe, the Portuguese island of Madeira offers year-round good weather, stunning scenery, and...

With over 180 species to see you don’t need to be a wildlife expert to enjoy a walk through the wetlands of The Aveiro...

Don’t feel guilty about browsing the shops when you are abroad. Shopping is a legitimate form of sightseeing and getting to know the country....

Holidays that ‘give back’ are becoming more and more popular, so although clearing bracken, or chopping back trees may not be your idea of...