Last year I visited Lisbon in December. I was looking for a European city break with decent weather for that time of year. I was blown away by the Portuguese capital, and I totally understand why it...
Last year I visited Lisbon in December. I was looking for a European city break with decent weather for that time of year. I was blown away by the Portuguese capital, and I totally understand why it...
Ah, Lisbon, the city of 7 hills (don’t we know it, phew!), and the sun-kissed capital of Portugal is a city where history meets contemporary European flair. From its cobblestone streets and...
For many reasons, Vienna in December is a place that all Christmas lovers need to experience at least once in their lives. Whether you’re sipping Glühwein at one of its famous Christmas...
Vienna is blessed when it comes to art museums and galleries to visit, but, if like the Tortoise, you’re a bit of philistine when it comes to art, but you feel compelled to one day plug that...
San Sebastian (or Donostia, as it’s known in Basque) might not be the easiest to get to, nor the cheapest city break destination, but it is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding. Once you arrive...
When choosing which of the boutique hotels in Vienna to rest your weary bones in, it is of course sensible to do your research, because precisely what one considers ’boutique’ is a...
The Travel Tortoise moves slowly and deliberately with long-form destination guides and articles that cover his favourite topics, including food, wine and, of course, more sustainable travel. The Tortoise cares little for bucket lists and tick box travel, as moving so fast all the time is tiring and makes it hard to connect with a place. He has no ideological opposition to anyone who flies, and he does himself regularly, but he prefers to travel, not commute. If you also want to slow down, take stock and smell the lettuce from time to time, then welcome to The Travel Tortoise!
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