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Liz Humphreys grew up in Canada, lived in San Francisco and New York City, and spent more than a decade in Europe, living in Amsterdam, London and Berlin. In a previous NYC life, she edited for media companies including Condé Nast and Time Inc. Since going freelance, she's written and edited for publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Travel & Leisure, National Geographic, Time Out International, Business Insider, the Independent (UK), Michelin Green Guides, Forbes Travel Guide and Rough Guides. Liz has contributed to more than 50 guidebooks for Fodor's, including Italy, Germany and Portugal, and has a Level 3 Award in Wines from WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust), which comes in handy when exploring her beloved European wine regions.
You can’t miss this hotel in the southwest of Madalena, with its pointed roofs and bright red exterior; inside, the décor is still modern but more subdued, ...
Built from local materials including lava stone and cryptomeria wood, this charming collection of cottages on Pico’s northeast coast, all with kitchenettes, ...
An ultra-modern design with concrete walls and floors and wood accents, along with a lovely outdoor terrace, showcases floor-to-ceiling views of Pico, ...
Tucked away on São Miguel’s less-trafficked west coast, this quiet boutique hotel in a lovingly restored farmhouse with endless ocean views and a peaceful ...
The original chef from Louvre Michaelense, Hugo Ferreira, helms this charming eatery focusing on modern versions of petiscos, Portuguese tapas. Ingredients ...
Inside Solar Branco Eco Estate, The Gin Library houses the largest gin collection in Europe, and one of the largest in the world, with more than 2,000 ...
This is the place to try wine from the Azores, with probably the largest selection in town, along with wines from throughout Portugal and Europe. Pair ...
Inside a country home built in the late 19th century, this solar-powered adults-only boutique property with a minimalist Scandinavian design aesthetic ...
Designed in the style of a Portuguese village, this expansive Hyatt hotel with buildings scattered up a hillside has a large choice of restaurants, four ...
You can’t visit Venice and not have a unique and romantic experience. These 15 Venice trip ideas, from hopping on a gondola to exploring the Galleria dell'Accademia will give you the best taste of the town, and since you’ll probably leave a piece of your heart there, you’ll definitely want to return for more.
Jam-packed with amazing things to see, eat, and drink, experiencing Italy in its full requires time, a sense of adventure, a quick brush-up on your Italian, and an appetite.
If you’re looking for an excursion from always-bustling Venice, you’re in luck. There are more than 100 islands in the lagoon around La Serenissima. Whether you’re interested in art, scenery, wine, churches, or even historic cemeteries, you’ll find it all just a short vaporetto ride away. Here are our eight top picks for excursions from … Continued
From tilting at windmills to sampling “Dutch gin,” here are the best things to do if you want to immerse yourself in the unique culture of the Netherlands.