Portugal Travel Articles

 
The Kingdom of Playland – the Youngest Microstate
Rory Shallowcreek explores the intricacies of the world's youngest microstate - Playland.
The Beatnik Path – Portugal and Morocco
Tom Spurling ventures from Portugal into Morocco, and comes home again with his tail between his legs.
Road Tripping in Portugal – A Scary Story – Salamanca, Spain – Porto, Portugal
home_oct07_port.jpgChristophe Rosseel dit
Tasting Port in Porto – Porto, Portugal
Denni Schnapp learns that just as she is discoveri
Europe’s Castles: Find Your Own Camelot
Part 1: Castles of France and Portugal By Laura B. FoyBefore the castle days of Camelot in England with its round table politics and jousting, honorable knights, continental Europe was also building castles that were breathtaking. Wherever you traverse the European continent, somewhere a castle will find you. From the Portuguese Atlantic in the town [...]
Portugal Travel Facts
The Basics Country: Portugal Where is it: Portugal is located in south-western Europe, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Spain. Why do people go here: Port, parties and Praia da Rocha. Porto is home to the sweet desert wine from which it gets its name, much like the champagne region of France. Divided by [...]
Laundry Day, Finally – Portugal
home_march25_laundry.jpgJoseph Koch
Tour of Duty: An art pilgrimage in southern Europe #6: Lurching to the Lilting Tones of Fado in Lisbon and Beyond – Lisbon, Port
While wandering a town that has not changed its outer shell for 1000 years, Neville reflects on history, culture and ancient ways in Portugal that still come to life in today's world.
Tour of Duty: An art pilgrimage in southern Europe #6: Lurching to the Lilting Tones of Fado in Lisbon and Beyond – Lisbon, Port
While wandering a town that has not changed its outer shell for 1000 years, Neville reflects on history, culture and ancient ways in Portugal that still come to life in today's world.
Tour of Duty: An art pilgrimage in southern Europe #5: Seductive Seville and Tranquil Tavira – Spain and Portugal
In two countries where the art is the city, it is easy to get carried away with walking, wining and dining, in the relaxed, safe outdoors and the history still vibrant and alive today.