in 1498 to find for Portugal a sea-route to India and a fast-track to spices, wealth and empire. The famous trams of Lisbon. Trams, aka electricos, still rumble through the streets of Lisbon.

The waterfront Belém is a historic neighborhood that houses some of Lisbon's most important monuments ... the Belém Palace (the official residence of Portugal's president), the Coleção ...

Discover the best things to do during a visit here and the ... Mary has lived in southern Portugal for over 20 years. When she's in Lisbon, you can find her chatting with the chef at the latest ...

The capital city of Portugal is beautiful and lively ... There are a lot of great things to do in Lisbon for kids. From castles to aquariums, there is plenty to keep children entertained while ...

Let me take you along to Faro International Airport (LPFR) located in the Algarve, Portugal! Faro, Madeira, Azores, Porto and ...

Yes, downside risks of retiring in Portugal do exist, chief among them a formidable language barrier for Americans who don’t speak Portuguese and the fact that Lisbon, Portugal, is 3,367 miles ...

Another world is possible, and impressive strides in democratic progress are being made right now—but not in the USA.

One of the most notable aspects of Lisbon's alluring architecture is its ... 2 p.m.); tickets cost 8 euros (about $8.60) for adults. Kids and other select visitors may receive a 50% discount.

Flights to Lisbon from Manchester with TAP Air Portugal during February half term start at a very reasonable £134pp return.

Jill Taylor, a travel adviser at Jetset World Travel, says the area is particularly well-suited for avid swimmers and ...

Welcome to Portugal ... days. Do you think people will watch Our Father and feel reminded of political developments and news in some parts of the world? I hope so. The film was not made with that in ...