15 Best Things to Do in Óbidos (Portugal)
The captivating town of Óbidos became home to Portugal’s queens after Afonso II gifted it to his wife Urraca of León in the 1200s. Many of the buildings and monuments …
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15 Best Things to Do in Sintra (Portugal)
Leaving Lisbon’s western suburbs and climbing into Sintra feels like crossing over into another world. This town is in a green mountainscape of palaces, country estates, parks and a medieval …
15 Best Things to Do in Cascais (Portugal)
When well-heeled Lisboans need a change of airs in summer they go west to Cascais on the upper lip of the Tagus Estuary. At this beach getaway you can bathe …
15 Best Things to Do in Cantanhede (Portugal)
Hiding in Beira Litoral between the cities of Aveiro and Coimbra is the town of Cantanhede. Since prehistory there have been quarries in Cantanhede, exploiting rich seams of high-quality limestone. …
15 Best Things to Do in Estremoz (Portugal)
Commanding vineyards and golden plains, Estremoz is a historic city within two layers of defensive walls. The upper core was a medieval home to royalty, where the Queen Elizabeth of …
15 Best Romantic (Weekend) Getaways in Wyoming
For couples who are looking for a getaway like no other, Wyoming awaits. This mountain region state is the least populous in the US, and it’s where the Great Plains …
15 Best Things to Do in Mainz (Germany)
Germany’s wine capital, Mainz was founded by the Romans on the left bank of the Rhine and has more than 2,000 years of history. Looming over the Altstadt’s romantic warren …
15 Best Things to Do in Karlsruhe (Germany)
The German nickname for Karlsruhe in Baden-Württemberg is “Fächerstadt”, which means “Fan City”. When you see a map the city you’ll know why. Karlsruhe follows a clean geometric plan devised …
15 Best Romantic (Weekend) Getaways in Vermont
Vermont is a city in the New England region of the US, and despite its position, it is the second least populous state in the US, making it a great …
15 Best Beaches in Los Angeles
Also known as the ‘City of Angels’, Los Angeles or L.A. is the most populous city in California and the second-most in the United States. The city’s strategic location on …