Travel and Leisure

Facts About Norway and Top Places to Visit

“The most beautiful thing in the world is the world itself.” You get to experience this saying when you visit Norway, a beautiful Nordic country in the Baltic Sea region of Europe. It is one of eight countries in the world that has land within the Arctic Circle. The other seven countries Read More

Batalha and the Monastery of the Battle (Moisteiro da Batalha)

Life in Batalha revolves around a single structure of epic proportions, a truly monolithic sight: the Batalha Monastery (Moisteiro da Batalha), or Monastery of the Battle. With intricate stone latticework decorating the exterior, ornately carved stone ceiling that soars overhead, and high Gothic sty Read More

Portugal's Jardim das Portas do Sol

One of Portugal's best places to visit is the city of Santarém's Jardim das Portas do Sol. The Jardim is a feast for the senses. The views are spectacular, the food is fantastic, and the area is rich with history. Translated, the Garden of the Sun Gate has been a favorite of tourists Read More

The Roman Ruins of Conímbriga Portugal

Are you a history buff at heart? If so, then the Roman ruins of Conímbriga Portugal, located about 20 minutes southwest of Coimbra, should be on your bucket list. When you visit this well-maintained site, you will feel like you have stepped back in time. The walled Roman settlement had s Read More

Berlengas Archipelago: Portugal's Nature Destination

Rising from the clear azure depths of the Atlantic Ocean the Berlengas archipelago lies only several miles westwards from the picturesque coastline of Portugal. The group of small granite islands may seem a little out of the way from the established route of visitors’ attractions, but this mak Read More

The Awe Inspiring Historic City of Coimbra

Escape the dull repetitiveness of modern cities and visit the awe inspiring historic city of Coimbra. With architecture from the middle ages, Renaissance, and Baroque era each building, church, and square is a historical relic and a treat for the senses. As you stroll through the city no two buildin Read More