Portugal

Portugal is a genuinely beautiful and interesting place. Cape Sagres is worth every superlative thrown at it. The bacalhau is legitimately excellent. stunning Atlantic coastline gave the trip real depth. What I struggled with: the tourist infrastructure around the headline sites in Faro is relentle…

I came to Portugal specifically for photography and the country delivered material at every turn. Jerónimos Monastery at dawn was everything I'd hoped. Faro's streets at dusk are an endless source of light and texture. The people, once comfortable with a camera, are extraordinary subjects. stunning…

I thought I was going to Portugal for beaches, food, and Cape Sagres. I got all of those things. What I didn't expect was how emotionally affecting the trip would be. The history — particularly around Porto — hit in ways that good travel sometimes does. affordable compared to Western Europe was the…

I travel for food more than anything else, and Portugal shot straight to the top of my culinary travel list. pastel de nata alone justified the flight, but that was just the beginning. The variety and quality in Porto is relentless — I didn't have a single disappointing meal in 17 days. Duoro Valle…

We chose Portugal for our honeymoon and it was perfect for us. The romantic atmosphere in Porto at night, the drama of Cape Sagres, the intimacy of small restaurants serving grilled sardines — all of it added up to exactly what we were hoping for. incredibly warm people became an unexpected gift — …