--- title: Blog - TourTailors | tourtailors (5) description: tourtailors | (5) --- [![Self-guided by Local Experts](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/tourtailors.svg)](https://www.tourtailors.com/) [![Self-guided by Local Experts](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/TourTailors_Logo_Cores.png)](https://www.tourtailors.com/) - [WHAT YOU WILL GET](https://tourtailors.com/what-you-will-get/) - [HOW IT WORKS](https://tourtailors.com/how-it-works/) - [TOUR IDEAS](https://tourtailors.com/tours/) - [TRAVEL GUIDE](https://tourtailors.com/travel-guide/) - [ABOUT US](https://tourtailors.com/our-purpose/) - [BLOG](https://blog.tourtailors.com) - [WHAT YOU WILL GET](https://tourtailors.com/what-you-will-get/) - [HOW IT WORKS](https://tourtailors.com/how-it-works/) - [TOUR IDEAS](https://tourtailors.com/tours/) - [TRAVEL GUIDE](https://tourtailors.com/travel-guide/) - [ABOUT US](https://tourtailors.com/our-purpose/) - [BLOG](https://blog.tourtailors.com) - [CONTACT US](https://tourtailors.com/contact-us/) [CONTACT US](https://tourtailors.com/contact-us) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Blog #### [A LOCAL'S GUIDE TO PORTO](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-locals-guide-to-porto) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/A%20LOCALS%20GUIDE%20TO%20PORTO/A%20LOCALS%20GUIDE%20TO%20PORTO%20-%20FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-locals-guide-to-porto) [Porto is a city to sink into and enjoy at the right pace](https://tourtailors.com/tours/discovering-portugal-by-train/). It comes alive in the clink of coffee cups, the shine of tiled façades, the sound of the river, and the easy pleasure of wandering uphill toward another... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-locals-guide-to-porto) #### [EXPERIENCE THE ALGARVE'S SECLUDED BEACHES AND TRADITIONAL FLAVORS](https://blog.tourtailors.com/experience-the-algarves-secluded-beaches-and-traditional-flavors) Portugal [![ EXPERIENCE THE ALGARVE'S SECLUDED BEACHES AND TRADITIONAL FLAVORS](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/EXPERIENCE%20THE%20ALGARVE%20SECLUDED%20BEACHES%20AND%20TRADITIONAL%20FLAVORS/Experience%20the%20Algarve%20Best%20Beaches%20and%20Flavours%20-%20featured%20v2.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/experience-the-algarves-secluded-beaches-and-traditional-flavors) Algarve, Portugal - definitely the place to be in the summertime! With heavenly beaches, excellent weather, and jaw-dropping landscapes, it captures the essence of [a perfect summer escape.](https://blog.tourtailors.com/5-experiences-to-have-in-portugal-this-summer) Portugal is also a safe... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/experience-the-algarves-secluded-beaches-and-traditional-flavors) #### [ITALY BY SEASON: WHEN TO VISIT THE CITIES, LAKES AND COAST](https://blog.tourtailors.com/italy-by-season-when-to-visit-the-cities-lakes-and-coast) Italy [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/ITALY%20BY%20SEASON%20WHEN%20TO%20VISIT%20THE%20CITIES,%20LAKES%20AND%20COAST/Italy%20by%20Season%20-%20Featured%20V2.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/italy-by-season-when-to-visit-the-cities-lakes-and-coast) Italy is one of those destinations that feels [endlessly rewarding](https://tourtailors.com/tours/immersive-italy-tour/), no matter the time of year. What changes with the seasons is how the country reveals itself. Rather than defining a “right” time to visit, it’s about... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/italy-by-season-when-to-visit-the-cities-lakes-and-coast) #### [LIVING ON THE EDGE: SPAIN'S MOST DRAMATIC LANDSCAPES](https://blog.tourtailors.com/living-on-the-edge-spains-most-dramatic-landscapes) Spain [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/LIVING%20ON%20THE%20EDGE/Living%20on%20the%20Edge%20-%20Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/living-on-the-edge-spains-most-dramatic-landscapes) Picture yourself in Spain, high above the landscape, where the view seems to stretch forever. Maybe it’s the dramatic drop of Ronda’s gorge beneath your feet, or the jagged peaks of Montserrat rising like stone... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/living-on-the-edge-spains-most-dramatic-landscapes) #### [A TASTE OF PORTUGAL: FROM PASTÉIS DE BELÉM TO DOURO VALLEY WINES](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-taste-of-portugal-from-pastéis-de-belém-to-douro-valley-wines) Portugal [![A Taste of Portugal: From Pastéis de Belém to Douro Valley Wines](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/A%20TASTE%20OF%20PORTUGAL%20FROM%20PAST%C3%89IS%20DE%20BEL%C3%89M%20TO%20DOURO%20VALLEY%20WINES/Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-taste-of-portugal-from-pastéis-de-belém-to-douro-valley-wines) [Portugal reveals itself best at the table](https://tourtailors.com/tours/lisbon-douro-alentejo-food-wine-tour/). From coastal grills to mountain kitchens, every region shares its story through flavor, tradition, and a strong sense of place. Venturing on a Portugal food tour means more... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-taste-of-portugal-from-pastéis-de-belém-to-douro-valley-wines) #### [A TALE OF THREE CITIES: DUBLIN, EDINBURGH AND LONDON](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-tale-of-three-cities-dublin-edinburgh-and-london) England Ireland Scotland [![A Tale of Three Cities\_Dublin, Edinburgh and London](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/TALE%20OF%20THREE%20CITIES/FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-tale-of-three-cities-dublin-edinburgh-and-london) Three capitals, three distinct personalities, and one unforgettable 10-day trip through the heart of the British Isles, including the scenic London to Edinburgh train ride that connects two of Europe's greatest capitals! [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-tale-of-three-cities-dublin-edinburgh-and-london) #### [A MODERN GRAND TOUR THROUGH PORTUGAL, SPAIN, ITALY AND FRANCE](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-modern-grand-tour-through-portugal-spain-italy-and-france) Portugal Spain Italy France [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/A%20MODERN%20GRAND%20TOUR%20THROUGH%20PORTUGAL,%20SPAIN,%20ITALY%20AND%20FRANCE/FEATURED%20-%20A%20MODERN%20GRAND%20TOUR%20THROUGH%20PORTUGAL%2c%20SPAIN%2c%20ITALY%20AND%20FRANCE.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-modern-grand-tour-through-portugal-spain-italy-and-france) Ever heard of the Grand Tour? Think of young aristocrats engaging in refined conversations in candlelit salons, walking through sunlit courtyards, and admiring grand cathedrals [in cities like Paris, Rome, or Venice](https://tourtailors.com/tours/highlights-of-portugal-spain-and-italy/).... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-modern-grand-tour-through-portugal-spain-italy-and-france) #### [THE COLORS OF FRANCE: FROM LAVENDER FIELDS TO PAINTED SHUTTERS](https://blog.tourtailors.com/the-colors-of-france-from-lavender-fields-to-painted-shutters) France [![he Colors of France: From Lavender Fields to Painted Shutters](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/THE%20COLORS%20OF%20FRANCE%20FROM%20LAVENDER%20FIELDS%20TO%20PAINTED%20SHUTTERS/FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/the-colors-of-france-from-lavender-fields-to-painted-shutters) France is a country that feels painted into existence, a work of art defined by contrasting vivid colors, diversified landscapes, and inspiring natural beauty. In Provence, shades of purple roll across the fields of... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/the-colors-of-france-from-lavender-fields-to-painted-shutters) #### [EXPLORE SOUTHERN ITALY ON A TASTY ROAD TRIP](https://blog.tourtailors.com/explore-southern-italy-on-a-tasty-road-trip) Italy [![Colorful seaside village of Amalfi with boats in the harbor and steep cliffs along the Amalfi Coast, Italy.](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/EXPLORE%20SOUTHER%20ITALY%20ON%20A%20TASTY%20ROAD%20TRIP/FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/explore-southern-italy-on-a-tasty-road-trip) Puglia in Italy is one of the highlights of this journey, yet this road trip is really all about flavor! A culinary road trip through [Southern Italy](https://tourtailors.com/tours/pizza-mozzarella-limoncello/), designed to showcase the region’s rich traditions, landscapes, and... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/explore-southern-italy-on-a-tasty-road-trip) #### [TOP 10 BUCKET LIST EXPERIENCES IN THE SPANISH BASQUE COUNTRY](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-10-bucket-list-experiences-in-the-spanish-basque-country) [![10 Experiences You Must Have in the Spanish Basque Country](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/10%20EXPERIENCES%20YOU%20MUST%20HAVE%20IN%20THE%20SPANISH%20BASQUE%20COUNTRY/Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-10-bucket-list-experiences-in-the-spanish-basque-country) Tucked up near the Spanish-French border, the [Basque Country in Spain](https://tourtailors.com/tours/madrid-basque-country-with-a-private-driver/) is an autonomous region with a strong sense of identity. It has its own traditions and even its own language, with a scenery that changes quickly... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-10-bucket-list-experiences-in-the-spanish-basque-country) #### [PLAN YOUR SPRING ESCAPE: A WEEK IN THE ALGARVE](https://blog.tourtailors.com/plan-your-spring-escape-a-week-in-the-algarve) Portugal [![Plan Your Spring Escape: A Week in the Algarve](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/PLAN%20YOUR%20SPRING%20ESCAPE%20A%20WEEK%20IN%20THE%20ALGARVE/Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/plan-your-spring-escape-a-week-in-the-algarve) Spring invites warmer weather, sunny days, and blooming nature. In the Algarve, Portugal, the turn of the season brings a welcoming rhythm of [light crowds and sweet aromas](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-places-to-visit-in-the-spring) to the picturesque coastal villages and cities.... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/plan-your-spring-escape-a-week-in-the-algarve) #### [10 THINGS YOU SHOULDN'T DO IN IRELAND](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-things-you-shouldnt-do-in-ireland) Ireland [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/10%20THINGS%20YOU%20SHOULDNT%20DO%20IN%20IRELAND/FEATURED%20-%2010%20Things%20You%20Shouldnt%20do%20in%20Ireland-1.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-things-you-shouldnt-do-in-ireland) Ireland has a way of charming you almost instantly! The light feels cinematic, the music spills out of cozy pubs, and the [landscapes](https://tourtailors.com/tours/along-the-emerald-island/) look like they were sketched by an enthusiastic artist with a love of green. But,... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-things-you-shouldnt-do-in-ireland) [1](https://blog.tourtailors.com/tag/tourtailors/page/1) ... 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