The tiny town of Évora Monte is just one of the unexpected treasures of Portugal’s Alentejo

It had been a while. Twenty years, maybe more? I have a vague recollection of  Évora Monte (or Évoramonte, both are correct). It is the village you cannot miss — set on a very high hill, seen from miles away, and unmistakable. Its odd castle, looking much like a wedding cake — soaring high above the cork forests of the Alentejo.  It is a rare walled town, with a rare palace/castle.

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From ancient kombucha to smoked mackerel ice cream, Lithuania has some bizarre gastronomic delights to discover

Lithuanian summer is filled with the colours, tastes and sounds of seasonal food being gathered, prepared and enjoyed. The locals invite to savor the “pink soup”, the bizarre Lithuanian ice cream variety as well as a wide selection of traditional snacks and beer tasting tours enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

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From wanderlust to wandermust, Four Seasons Resorts welcomes travellers to reconnect with the world

After a year of lockdowns and restrictions, it’s clear that travel is more than just a ‘nice to have’; it’s an essential part of life for many. Now, as vacations and getaways become less of a dream and more of a possibility, travellers can finally shift from wanderlust – the longing to travel – to wandermust, the insatiable need to travel.

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Monpazier Flower Market, Dordogne France

Step in the world of Ridley Scott’s new film, The Last Duel, with a visit to Montpazier, France

The success of the musical Hamilton created renewed interest in the duel: the gentleman’s code of honour reflected in “man to man” combat that for centuries was relied on to settle issues of insult or other differences. What seems to the modern mind a bizarre practice provides the narrative for Ridley Scott’s latest film, The Last Duel, starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. It is an historical drama based on the book by Eric Jager that tells the story of the last legal duel allowed in France which took place in 1386.

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Ciao Bella! Roman hotel offers fashionista experience with top Italian influencer

The newest offering at  Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese is a fashion experience featuring a private wardrobe curated by Italian fashion influencer Selvaggia Capizzi. Additionally, custom jewelry, celebrity hair and makeup artist for a night out with Italian society in the Eternal City, suite accommodations and VIP transportation from Rome Airport are included in the 5-night Bellissima Experience.

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Unveiling Athens’ art renaissance

As museums and galleries re-open in the Greek capital of Athens, they’re joined by an unprecedented wave of fantastic new openings and temporary events throughout 2021. This surge in energy has been catalysed by the 200th anniversary of the Greek War of Independence in 1821. After two centuries of the modern Greek state, Athens’ cultural scene has never been more vibrant.

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