The thought of a European vacation can often encompass historic quarters, ancient ruins, and waterside cafes, however there’s far much more to the continent than the picture-perfect towns and citie...

There's something about the consumption of a good novel that is, quite simply, soothing to the soul. Whether you view your literary pursuits as an escape from reality, you look to them for comfort ...

Located in the southwestern edge of Spain and just across from the tip of Africa, Portugal is often overlooked, under appreciated, and just plain forgotten about by most travelers.

Quaint and ornate, on the outside, Capela dos Ossos in Evora, Portugal looks like any old chapel. That is, until you step inside. Take a glance around and you'll see immediately why the name transl...

Wine making is a delicate process. Starting off as nothing more than a cluster of tiny leaves, fluttering gently in the wind, it transforms into plump golden grapes that hang heavy on their vines b...

Places like London, Paris, and Rome are European staples, but they aren’t the only places worth visiting across the pond. Europe has plenty of magical cities tucked between the mountains and nestle...

Chosen by millions of travelers, TripAdvisor's 2016 list of best travel destinations spans the globe from reveled global cities to up and coming hotspots. Take a look and see if you agree with thei...

The normally conservative and polite Portuguese have plenty of occasions to let their hair down and celebrate throughout the year. Each community has both its own patron saint and saint’s day celeb...

As one of Europe’s warmest countries, Portugal enjoys annual year-round temperatures of at least 64°F in the south and a slightly cooler 55°F in the north. Portugal’s notoriously hot summers soar a...