An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link I almost didn't go. After spending several weeks running around Lisbon, Porto, the sun-drenched beach region of Algarve, and everywhere in between ...

The romance of Sintra begins before you even arrive. The train ride from Lisbon’s Rossio station – one of Europe’s most charming and affordable rail journeys – takes 40 minutes and winds through the ...

For many people, Europe is synonymous with centuries-old castles and palaces, the kind that provide the perfect setting for fairy tales and series like “Game of Thrones.” And many European ...

With sunshine bathing its multicolored facades against a backdrop of deep blue sky, the Pena Palace in Sintra is like a castle seen through a kaleidoscope. A jumble of bright yellow domes, red towers, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. My mission is to spotlight great art and culture globally. Jan 16, 2025, 02:03pm EST Updated Jan 17, 2025, 10:40am EST Grayson ...