Rick Steves calls this one magnificently colorful palace "the Versailles of Portugal." Discover the magic behind this ...

Europe's royal palaces are not only architectural wonders but play an important role in the culture and history of their ...

Forego the usual tropes and pop the question somewhere steeped in romance – from heart-shaped reefs to the birthplace of ...

The fascinating story of Portugal and its role in the Age of Discovery. From explorers to colonial empires, Portugal's legacy ...

the National Palace of Pena and the Moors' Castle, an 8th or 9th century castle built during the Moors' occupation. Sintra is best reached by train (the Rossio train, to be specific). If you're ...

We recommend going to the Samaria Gorge, one of the longest canyons in Europe. The hiking trail stretches for more than 16 ...

Brought from Brazil at the beginning of the 20 th century, coffee soon gained cult status with many turn of the century cafes still visible on the streets of Lisbon today. One such is Abrasileira on ...

Twenty UD students and faculty program director Tracey Holden are all smiles on a boat trip on the Duoro River in Porto, ...

From muscle-bound castles to lavish manor houses, the world is filled with fine stately homes – and many of them happen to be ...