‘People would say, “This is hideous!'”: how ‘tacky' Portuguese style took over the UK
Colourful and gaudy, traditional Portuguese designs, most famously the cabbage plate, were long dismissed as old fashioned. But this special brand of maximalism is undergoing a...
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Welcome to June's Observer Food Monthly
This month we go holiday with top chefs, cook Sri Lankan curries and eat asparagus with Dame Eileen Atkins - plus it's your final chance to vote in the OFM Awards Whether it's...
1 month ago - The Guardian
From Paris to Galway: expert foodies reveal the very best places to eat on holiday
Fred Sirieix's guide to Paris, Girorgio Locatelli on Sicily, plus hidden gems in Copenhagen, Seville, Cornwall, Limassol, Amsterdam and Lisbon Broadcaster and maitre d'
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AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
JUNE 10 - JUNE 16, 2022 From the Royal Ascot horseracing in England to demonstrations in Congo and the fourth month of the war in Ukraine, this photo gallery highlights some of...
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‘The prawns and clams are things of beauty': a culinary trip to the Algarve
From the markets of Olhão and traditional stew in Faro to fine dining in a five-star hotel, local food writer Célia Pedroso takes us on a taste tour of Portugal's south coast...
2 monthes ago - The Guardian
Tell us about your favourite Portuguese beach for the chance to win a £200 prize
Share a tip on a seaside gem in Portugal: the best wins £200 towards a Sawday's stay The Algarve's beaches are a major destination, but for many the best of the country's...
2 monthes ago - The Guardian
Tales of two cities: a twin-city break to Lisbon and Porto
Portugal's two major cities are both rich in history, gorgeous food and incredible views. If you can't decide which to visit, try combining the two We usually love cities for...
5 monthes ago - The Guardian
Tell us about your favourite place in Lisbon for a chance to win a holiday voucher
Whether it's a hidden bar or a locals' market, we want your tips on where to go in the city - the best wins £200 towards a Sawday's stay With its vibrant cultural life, dynamic...
8 monthes ago - The Guardian
10 Romantic Cities in Europe 2021
This original article was first published here: 10 Romantic Cities in Europe 2021 Today we are going to talk about the most Romantic cities in Europe. The places you should...
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Share a tip about a town or village in Portugal for a chance to win a £200 holiday voucher
Tell us about a lesser-known Portuguese city, town or village that took your breath away and you could win £200 towards a Sawday's stay We'd love to hear about your favourite...
9 monthes ago - The Guardian
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Sainsbury's and Virgin Money have failed to pass on savings rate rises
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New Jersey man returns borrowed book to his public library 75 years late
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Long-hidden synagogue mural gets rehabbed, relocated
A mural painted by a Lithuanian immigrant in a Vermont synagogue more than 100 years ago has been painstakingly restored and moved
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An introvert with few close friends struggles with loneliness after seeing others start posting about plans and travel.
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Miss Manners: My friend ‘does not believe in tipping'
Reader's dear friend never tips and they want to make sure their server is taken care of at their birthday dinner.
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Luxury Fashion Delves Into the World of Sustainable Tech Start-Ups
Image: Stella McCartney Luxury is not traditionally associated with sustainability; so much so that the two concepts are perceived as oxymoronic. A decade ago, luxury and...