Long gone are the days when Portugal was a forgotten, peripheral Western European country Americans would fly over on their way to Spain without giving it much of a thought. Having been to Portugal both before it became popular, and after its post-2022 tourist boom, I can say that’s definitely not the case anymore: it …

Tired of crowded beaches and overpriced tourist traps? Discover Ericeira, a charming Portuguese town where affordability meets stunning coastlines, authentic culture, and laid-back vibes. Famous for its delectable cuisine, beautiful Atlantic coastline, centuries-old wine-making tradition, and gorgeous historic cities, Portugal is currently one of the most sought-after European destinations, on par with Spain, France, Italy, …

Home to a gorgeous Atlantic coast, where some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe can be found, ancient cities with origins lost to time, and a highly-reputed food scene, Portugal is currently one of the trendiest destinations for tourists across the pond. Not only is it everything you’d expect a Southern European country to …

Portugal is not the first destination that comes to mind when you pair words like “sun” and “culture” – at least to the average American – especially when there are countries like Spain, it’s much larger neighbor, Italy, or Greece to consider. It is much smaller, it doesn’t have a Mediterranean shoreline – Portugal straddles …

Europe is back to being everyone’s go-to destination for both sun and culture now that all health-related border curbs have been lifted. From France’s Eiffel Tower to Italy’s world-renowned Romanesque monuments, the continent is once again awash with tourists. Though the Old World is at the front of the world’s tourism revival, a majority of …