At least 20 visits to Portugal in, it’s not often I come across places that still catch me completely off guard, but my most recent road trip across the northern half of the country led me to a tiny, quaint beach town that looks like a postcard scene come to life. And to my surprise, …

Winding navigable canals, picturesque fondamenti lined with pastel-hue buildings, and impossibly narrow alleys that lead to hidden piazzas with ornate fountains… there’s many a reason why you should visit the floating city of Venice. At the same time, there are many why you should avoid it altogether: Think of the jaw-dropping prices, with hotels in …

With a new record for visitors, one lesser-known city in one of Europe’s trendiest countries is beginning to make a name for itself. Not commonly mentioned in “things to do” or “places to see” when visiting Portugal, this pretty city has remained under the radar until now. Growing from just 30 listed accommodations a decade …