Templars Castle of Almourol, Portugal

In few minutes from Tomar, you can find a medieval castle on a granitic outcrop at the top of a very small island, known as the Castelo de Almourol. While each castle in Portugal is unique, this one...

Wun Yiu Village: following Hong Kong's pottery history trail

Pottery industry plays a significant role in the local history of Hong Kong. Not much relics can demonstrate the history but you can still interact with history in the village. Pottery Village...

Omikuji, the Japanese fortune papers

They are very popular amulets in Japan, they are small folded or rolled papers that open them to reveal the fortune in written form, we find them in practically all the temples and people usually buy...

Visiting Estremoz

Estremoz is known as “a white city” of the Alentejo, due to the white marble, an element that strongly marks the urban landscape: buildings, sidewalks and fountains. The region of Estremoz, in...

The Ajuda National Palace, Lisbon

A suggestion from for History & Art fans! The Ajuda National Palace is one of the most underrated museums in Lisbon. Crowds of tourists visit many historical points of Lisbon, missing the real...

The castle of Monsaraz

Challenging the time and contrasting with the harmony of the Alentejo landscape, the historic village of Monsaraz imposes its greatness. The castle of Monsaraz was rebuilt by D. Dinis in 1310 on an...