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Travel reading from the Cavale editors and the people we work with ā written from the road, never from a desk.
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Belem in an Afternoon: Pasteis, Monasteries, and LX Factory
Belem is a 35-minute tram ride from central Lisbon (ā¬3 each way, tram 15E). Start at Pasteis de Belem (walk past the takeaway queue, sit inā¦
PortoDay Trip
Douro Valley Day Trip from Porto: Three Wineries, One Unforgettable Afternoon
The Douro Valley is 80 minutes from Porto. The standout stop is Quinta das Carvalhas, where you taste six ports on a terrace overlookingā¦
BusanDay Trip
Busan in a Day: Gamcheon to Haeundae, the Complete Route
Busan in one day: take the KTX bullet train from Seoul (2h42m, Ā£41 each), then Gamcheon Culture Village at 9am, Gwangbokdong Food Streetā¦
MalaccaDay Trip
From Kuala Lumpur to Malacca: Two hours, four centuries.
From Kuala Lumpur to Malacca: Two hours, four centuries.
SintraDay Trip
Sintra Day Trip from Lisbon: Six Hours, Three Palaces, One Perfect Route
Sintra is a 40-minute train from Lisbon's Rossio station (ā¬2.35 each way). Book Pena Palace online for 9:30am (ā¬14), walk to the Moorishā¦
Ha GiangDay Trip
Ha Giang Loop Day One: Heaven's Gate to Dong Van on a Honda XR150L
Day one of the Ha Giang Loop covers 150km from Ha Giang to Dong Van through Vietnam's UNESCO karst plateau. Rent a Honda XR150L forā¦