I recently traveled to Beijing, China and took the tour of The Forbidden City. It is truly awe inspiring, both in its size and in the size of the crowds who visit it every day. The palace trades the opulence of European palaces for the open space that was not available in Beijing.
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With several days to spend in Porto, Jonathan L explores several aspects of local culture
This iconic tree along The 17 Mile Drive is always a beautiful picture.
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How long does it take to do the tour, Jonathan?
Our tour gave us 1.5 hours. I could have used at least 3 hours more.