Big Gay World Travellers

Are you looking for the ultimate city-break destination this year? Want somewhere with timeless charm, captivating culture, and a thriving culinary scene - look no further than Lisbon. The Portuguese capital seamlessly blends the past and present, with this being no more evident than at the ancient hill-top Alfama district. Journey through charming labyrinthine streets, past colourful tiled buildings, to some of the most iconic viewpoints on the continent. Here are my top tips for visiting the Alfama district for you to use this summer: Prebook for the Sao Jorge Castle The iconic Sao Jorge Castle sits crowing the Alfama hill, and is visible from the whole city centre, lit beautifully at night and standing as a monolith to the 3000 year history of Lisbon during the day. It’s a vast complex detailing Lisbon’s history from pre-Roman, through the Moorish kingdoms, and to today, so is understandably popular with Tourists.  As you finish climbing to the top of the hill, you’re likely to ...

Are you looking for a summer escape that fuses Lisbon’s heritage with Barcelona’s lively bar scene? Porto could be your ideal city break! Wander its charming old town, drink in views of the Douro River, and relish iconic Port wine cellars, without having to avoid Lisbon’s crowds or Barcelona’s well-trodden paths.  Indulge your senses in Porto’s summer charm at these top bars. From classic taverns to cutting-edge cocktail bars, discover where to sip, socialise, and create lasting memories this Summer. Cozinha das Flores, Ribeira Cozinha das Flores is absolutely my favourite bar in Porto, if not Europe. It’s the kind of place you dream of finding when you land in a new city. The bar is located in a well trafficked square at the bottom of the Rua das Flores, a people-watching hub, and always filled with music. The cocktails are at the cutting edge, using local and off-the-wall ingredients to create memorable drinking experiences, even adding amazing theatre to your favourite cocktails...