Like the more famous Alhambra Palace in Spain, Portugal's National Palace at Sintra dates back to the time of the Moors. Unlike the Alhambra, little remains of the Palace's Islamic roots - but this doesn't make it any less a highlight for anyone touring the Lisbon area.

In Portuguese the word “socegad” means easy going. And “socegad” is precisely how one would describe the Indian state of Goa.

This friendly Portuguese and Brazilian café on Earlham Street, just off Covent Garden’s Neal Street, has a simple and straightforward vibe.