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Culture Europe

Passing the Port

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Culture Europe Spain & Portugal

Douro – The River of Gold

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Culture Europe Spain & Portugal

Porto – The City on the River of Gold

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Book Reviews

Book Review – ‘The Taste of Portugal’ cookbook

Containing more than 270 recipes, this book has been hailed as a must-read for those interested in Portuguese cuisine.

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Festivals & Events

Croatia – Kvarner festivals

Kvarner is a region of Croatia noted for producing fine ingredients and as well as fine food. Lovran Lovran is a pretty, small coastal town which between 8 – 16 June celebrates its delicious, sweet cherries. Restaurants and cake shops sell dishes and goods featuring cherries, and on 8 June a 20 metre long cherry […]

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Festivals & Events

Madeira – Flower Festival

Visit the Madeira Islands between 9 – 15 May when the Madeira Flower Festival takes place. A parade of floats take over the streets of Funchal and flowers can be found everywhere, from shop windows to ornate flower carpets on the streets. Traditional music and dancing take place throughout the island showcasing the traditions and […]