Cockburn’s Port Lodge – A Journey Through Time and Flavor

My husband and I enjoy a glass of port now and then, but we had never visited a port house or done a port tasting and guided tour in Portugal. We decided it was time to remedy that. If you're a wine...

Spending Time in the Palácio do Freixo in Porto, Portugal

Facing the banks of the Douro River, the Palácio do Freixo is a national monument that tastefully combines the modern comforts of a 5-star hotel with the elaborate grandeur and detail of...

Buddha Eden Garden in Portugal

The Buddha Eden Garden, is categorized as “wine tourism” and is located on the Quinta dos Loridos wine estate, about a 15-minute drive from Óbidos, Portugal in Bombarral. The Quinta is...

Monsaraz, Portugal: A Medieval Village in the Alentejo

Monsaraz is a tiny medieval hilltop village located close to the border with Spain. It's located in the eastern Alentejo region of Portugal and overlooks the Alqueva Lake with vast and...

Unlock the Mysteries of Ancient Rome at the Roman Palatine Hill

The Roman Palatine Hill is one of the seven hills of Rome and one of the city's most important historical sites. Known as the birthplace of the Roman Empire, this hill is home to ancient ruins...

Exploring Berlin’s WWII and Cold War History: A Journey Through Time

Berlin's history is a tapestry woven with threads of resilience, division, and reunification. Walking through its streets today, one can still feel the echoes of WWII and the Cold War in the...