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Vineyards, Relaxation and Star Gazing: A weekend in Alentejo, Portugal Portugal | Europe Published: May 2018 | Partner content produced on assignment with Lonely Planet + Booking.com In south-central Portugal, to the right of show-stealing Lisbon and above the summertime fun of the Algarve, the underrated and understated Alentejo region packs a punch. Technically two regions, Alto and Baixo translating to higher and lower, The Alentejo is awash with Roman and Moorish history, designated dark sky star-gazing reserves and countless grapes hanging from vines ready to be turned into one of Portugals greatest exports, and my favourite refreshment, wine. The visitor count might not be as high here as other parts of the country, but that is very much its charm. Cruising along a near-empty motorway for a weekend escape, the rolling green countryside of vineyards with the odd castle provided a refreshing vacation from the bustle of the city. I was on a mission to unearth a unique plac...

Top five things to do in Dieng Plateau, Indonesia Asia | Indonesia Travel Guide Updated: January 2017 Dieng Plateau, the sulphuric marshy land in Java, has started to gain much more attention as a tourist destination over recent years. If you are looking for an Indonesia experience with a local feel , add this to your itinerary. Located a few hours drive from the temple of Borobudur, this was one of my favourite parts of exploring the central island on this never ending archipelago. It’s a great addition to your trip after exploring the best of Yogyakarta, a royal city in central Java. What is Dieng Plateau like? When I arrived at my homestay in Wonosobo, I realised after a good ten minutes of knocking that no one was home and no one was nearby that was going to be able to help. As fate would be, it was pissing it down so I grabbed a bowl of Bakso noodles for 50 cents from a nearby stall and took a seat in the rain beside him, much to the entertainment of t...