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Seven cross-country articles draw on Portugal: comparisons, roundups and route planning that set its places against their neighbours. Every one links to our full Portugal guide (opens in a new tab), 85 destinations deep.
ComparisonsSeptember 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Algarve vs. Dalmatia: two coasts compared
Compare Faro, Tavira, Albufeira, Dubrovnik, and Zadar. See which coastal town fits your travel style, from quiet rivers to walled cities.
ComparisonsSeptember 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Atlantic harbour towns: Canada, Portugal, Morocco
7 places in Canada, Portugal, Morocco compared: Halifax, Lunenburg, St. John's, Porto, Peniche, Lisbon, Essaouira.
RoundupsSeptember 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Five capitals for a long weekend
Compare Amsterdam, Vienna, Lisbon, Ljubljana, and Zagreb for a city break. See how each capital fits a three-day schedule.
PlanningSeptember 5, 2026 · 7 min read
How big is Canada, really? Distances compared with a trip across Europe
Distances between Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Vancouver, Lisbon, Vienna, Amsterdam, Rome, and Banff. Plan the route.
ComparisonsSeptember 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Morocco vs. Portugal on the Atlantic
Compare five coastal towns across Morocco and Portugal. A guide to surf, history, and coastal layout for the discerning traveler.
RoundupsSeptember 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Walled old towns on two continents
8 places in Canada, Croatia, Slovenia, Portugal, Italy compared: Quebec City, Lunenburg, Dubrovnik, Rovinj, Piran, Tavira, Óbidos, Lucca.
RoundupsSeptember 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Waterfront city breaks: Vancouver, Toronto, Lisbon, Porto, Amsterdam
A comparison of Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Lisbon, and Porto. See how coastal geography shapes transit, walkability, and the trade-offs of each urban layout for the trip planner.