Douro Valley in a Day

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Only 60 minutes from Tiny Escape, the Douro valley is the world’s largest mountain vineyard region and a UNESCO World Heritage site.  It’s an easy excursion that gives you a bucket-list loop of vineyards, charming villages, a boat ride, a relaxed lunch on a river terrace and a jaw-dropping miradoura (scenic overlook). We recommend that […]

Welcome to Coimbra: old, wise, and forever young

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Coimbra presents you with a paradox: it’s one of Portugal’s most ancient cities, yet thanks to its university, it pulses with youthful energy.  Once the medieval capital of Portugal, it sits perched on a hill overlooking the Mondego River, its winding streets whispering centuries of secrets.   Because of its university life, Coimbra is never stodgy […]