Lisbon

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Twenty reasons to visit Lisbon

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Shaney Hudson explores a city of stunning vistas.

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Rich in the ordinary

Portugal, Lisbon.

Stuart Forster finds Lisbon's everyday treasures are as appealing as ever, despite the nation's economic straits.

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Keys to the cities

When in room ... and from Hotel Le Continental, Bordeaux.

A Bordeaux bolthole for $120 a night? A riverside retreat in Lisbon for the same? Here's our guide to some of Europe's best-value hotels and guesthouses this season.

The one thing that always stays in your memory

Portuguese tarts

The Backpacker I don't remember much about my first big trip overseas, except for one thing - the food.

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Beaches

The world's best city beaches

Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Young woman rinsing off at beach.

Liz Porter From Bondi to Berlin, here are the best beaches to be found within the boundaries of major cities.

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Assault on the senses

The lobby of the iDesign hotel in Lisbon, Portugal.

It might not suit everyone's taste but Lisbon's Internacional Design Hotel has the wow factor, writes Rob Woodburn.

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Wall-to-wall culture

Graffiti-spotting ... (from far left) a mural by pop artist Erro; overnight art on the walls of Bairro Alto.

The walls of Lisbon's derelict buildings have been turned over to street artists. Rachel Dixon surveys the results.

Best fests

The world's 10 greatest parties

Rio Carnival

From Venice and Rio to Bolivia's Oruro, some cities really know how to kick up their heels. Natalie Paris chooses the best

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Essential guide to Lisbon

David Whitley shares his tips on enjoying one of the oldest cities in the world.

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Sigh notes

Heartstrings and harmonies ... fado singer Mariza

In the backstreets of Lisbon, Kate Armstrong joins the night owls for a hauntingly beautiful musical experience.

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A city of ups and downs

Lisbon might be keen on jocks and knickers but Andrew Taylor finds out what's really underneath.

Old towns

Top 10 Old Town districts: theatre of the streets

Secrets to unravel ... a young geisha girl in downtown Kyoto.

Heading to the oldest parts of a city delivers the richest rewards, writes Kerry van der Jagt.

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Divine tarts of the sisterhood

Kate Armstrong gives into sweet temptation unleashed by nuns centuries ago.

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In the Lapa luxury

Unspecified

Steve McKenna is left shaken and stirred by Lisbon's many charms.

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