Have you ever heard of Vila Real is Portugal? Most travellers overlook many beautiful places along the Douro valley in Portugal in favour of Lisbon and Porto. But, if you have got time on your itinerary, it is worth including some of the smaller and lesser known Portuguese cities such as Braga, Lamego and Vila […]
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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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*This is a Guest Post on Lake Como in Italy by Marissa of Postcards to Seattle. Italy has always been on my bucket list. When I had the opportunity to go to Lake Como this summer for 5 days, I jumped at the chance. Beautiful Lake Como Italy Being from the Pacific Northwest in Seattle, I […]