Coimbra, one of Portugal's oldest cities, is often referred to as Portugal's most romantic city, which would seem an exaggeration were it not connected to a romantic medieval love story. On the weekend we visited, however, it lived up to its romantic reputation. Praca 8…
Renowned for having the tallest waves in the world, Nazaré is a mecca for surfers who make a "pilgrimage" to experience waves that have been known to reach 30 meters – 98 feet in height. High-powered, brightly colored fishing boats bob out at sea and…
Aveiro, often called the Venice of Portugal, is a storybook town where canals wind among historical houses displaying Art Nouveau architecture while others are adorned with traditional patterned Portuguese tiles. Moliceiros boats, painted in bright primary colors, ply the canals gliding beneath the abundant bridges.…
On a cloudless spring day, we drove from Sintra to Obidos. Surrounded by protective medieval stone walls – Obidos sits on a hill commanding a countryside view. One enters this storybook town through two staggered gates designed to protect the town from storming invaders, a…
After exploring Lisbon for three days, we rented a car at Humberto Delgado Airport and set out on our three-week road trip of Portugal. Thirty minutes later, we were winding along a two-lane tree-lined road that led to Sintra. A jewel of a small town…
Kranjska Gora – northern gateway to the Soča Valley – became our base for several days. It’s a picturesque alpine village popular for both winter sports and summer hiking trails. September is a glorious time to visit. The crowds have departed; the air is crisp;…
