Deep in the Douro valley region and hidden away off the usual tourist trail, is the Portuguese city of Vila Real. It is home to the beautiful ‘Casa de Mateus’ – one of the most lavish manor houses in Europe. You might recognise it from the label of the Mateus wine bottle! This stunning 18th […]
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Today’s guest post on the beautiful temples of Myanmar is by the wonderful Deah Hester of www.palmtreemusings.com. All photographs on this blog belong to Deah Hester and are subject to copyright regulations. Visiting the Beautiful Temples of Myanmar While visiting Thailand, we decided to take a quick flight to Myanmar to visit a friend doing […]
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I’ve been to Morocco twice so far in my lifetime, and I’m sure that there will be a third trip! It’s a country full of amazing food, beautiful scenery and a fascinating culture. The first time I went to Morocco I spent 6 weeks there, which gave me ample time to fit in a few […]