Portugal's Centro Region - A new destination for a lot of travellers!

[Brendan Harding]

Hi everyone,
I'm going to spend some time on a Press Trip in Portugal's Centro Region over the next two weeks.
The region is actively promoting tourism in a pretty much unspoilt part of the country where the visitor can still become a pioneer exploring its food, heritage, arts and people.

If any editors would like to commission a piece on 5 best hotels/restuarants or the Fado Music of Centro you can contact me direct at mytraveltales<at>gmail<dot>com

Brendan Harding
Award-winning Travel Writer/Columnist/Broadcaster
www.brendanharding.yolasite.com

I've attached one sample of my work from a previous private trip to Portugal.

[Jacy Meyer]

Hey Brendan, am in the process of planning my first trip to Portugal - anything amazing you find and would like to share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Jacy

[Trevor Claringbold]

Hi Brendan,
I visited this area just over a year ago, and was very impressed. Coimbra is a lovely city, and the further east you get towards the Spanish border, the more rugged and remote the terrain becomes. I hope it is as productive for you as it was for me, as to date I have written about a dozen articles for various different outlets. I've put links to a few below, as they may give you a few useful places to look out for.







Have fun!

Trevor Claringbold
Writer and Broadcaster
www.kudosmedia.org

[Trevor Claringbold]

Sorry, for some reason the hyperlinks to the articles are not showing up... I'll try them just as text:

http://www.protraveller.co.uk/wellington.html

http://www.simonseeks.com/travel-guides/step-back-history-visit-alm...

http://www.simonseeks.com/travel-guides/coimbras-cut-above__110989

Trev

[Brendan Harding]

Thanks Trevor that's really kind of you.
I've looked at your pieces and they've given me a great insight into the place(nice research work too). I know lisbon and its surrounding are quite well but never been to Centro so thanks for the taster.

If I can return the favour any time just ask (Croatia, Eastern Europe and East Africa would be my specialities)
Brendan

Trevor Claringbold said:

Sorry, for some reason the hyperlinks to the articles are not showing up... I'll try them just as text:

http://www.protraveller.co.uk/wellington.html

http://www.simonseeks.com/travel-guides/step-back-history-visit-alm...

http://www.simonseeks.com/travel-guides/coimbras-cut-above__110989

Trev

[Brendan Harding]

Trevor, many thanks, you weren't wrong.

What a fantastic place Centro is. I only got to spend four days hopping on and off a bus, but already I've decided to go back and check it out in more detail.

I'm still trying to get over the wonderful varieties of food and wine available, the great scenery, the friendly nature of the people and of the course, the value for money.

Thanks for you heads up on the place it added an awful lot to my trip.
Brendan

[Trevor Claringbold]

You're welcome, and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Let me know when you're articles are published, as it's always interesting to read another person's take on a destination.

Try Southern Finland next, if you want another 'waiting to be discovered' gem... particularly the archiapeligo...
http://www.protraveller.co.uk/page130.html



Brendan Harding said:

Trevor, many thanks, you weren't wrong.

What a fantastic place Centro is. I only got to spend four days hopping on and off a bus, but already I've decided to go back and check it out in more detail.

I'm still trying to get over the wonderful varieties of food and wine available, the great scenery, the friendly nature of the people and of the course, the value for money.

Thanks for you heads up on the place it added an awful lot to my trip.
Brendan

[Brendan Harding]

Thanks Trevor,
Southern Finland has always been a big favourite of mine since the days when I worked in communist Russia and would sneak off at weekends to 'sample the West' for a few days.
Brendan

[Brendan Harding]

Sorry for the long delay Jacy but I've been 'on the hoof' travelling since you left your message. As a matter of fact I'm just back from Portugal's Alentejo region also so feel free to send me any specific questions you may have about your trip - if it's not over already....


Jacy Meyer said:

Hey Brendan, am in the process of planning my first trip to Portugal - anything amazing you find and would like to share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Jacy