I ditched the freezing UK for a pretty European city with tram tours, rooftop pools and famous beers

THE first taste of oyster is like diving headfirst into an oncoming tidal wave. And I am immediately struck by how fresh my meal is as I sit outside the Marisqueira Azul restaurant on Lisbon’s bustling Praca do Comercio square. Despite it being the middle of winter, I feel the pleasant warmth of the sun...