Castel di Tora, Italy
Castel di Tora, just over an hour from Rome on the autostrada, is a world away. Perched on a hill above Lake Turano, the...
Montecassino
Montecassino Abbey is an impressive work of art with extraordinary mosaics, carvings and frescoes, as well as a thriving Benedictine monastery. Founded by Saint...
Serralves
Porto's Serralves Park and Museum for Contemporary Art offers free entry the first Sunday of each month. Any time, though, Serralves is worth a...
Foz Velha
Visitors to Porto sometimes make it to "Old Foz" without knowing they've done it! A ride on the eléctrico (Tram Line 1) takes riders...
São Pedro da Afurada
A fishing village beneath the Arrábida Bridge between Porto and Gaia is a colorful gateway to the coastal beaches of Gaia. It's also home...
To the top of Lisbon
Lisbon is one of Europe's most beautiful cities, and on many a travel itinerary nowadays. Residents take great pride in its seven hills and...
A Lavender Summer in Provence
The color, texture and scent of summertime Provence have inspired generations of painters, writers and travelers. In June, we traveled to southern France with...
Yum Yum Met
No, we did not actually eat inside the Met! But for our Yum Yum Met culinary tour, guide Angelis Nannos of In Food We...