Portugal

Bavaria

Fairytale Castles of Europe

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany — Commissioned by “Mad” King Ludwig II, this 19th century Romanesque Revival castle is prominently perched in the Bavarian Alps near Fussen, Germany.


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Terceira, Azores, Portugal

Photo Essay: Colorful Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal

The other night I watched an episode of House Hunters International (one of my favorite TV shows) which showcased a young couple searching for a new home


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Lisbon Portugal

Top 10: Things To Do in Lisbon, Portugal

Called “A Cidade Branca” (“The White City”) for how the sunlight illuminates its aged limestone walls, Portugal’s capital enjoys a warm, Mediterranean climate and idyllic


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sao miguel, azores

Paradise Found: Terra Nostra Park, São Miguel Island

Fragrant cedars, stately oaks and ancient tree ferns reach up toward the sky… Gentle creeks trickle into swan-filled lily ponds… Meandering footpaths wind along serpentine


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Sintra Portugal

Snapshot: Sintra, Portugal

For a relatively small town, Sintra, Portugal is chock-full of sights. Perched high in the forested mountains northwest of Lisbon, it’s only a forty-minute train


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Greetings From… São Lourenço, Portugal

Tucked away on the northeast corner of the remote Azorean island of Santa Maria is the quaint village of São Lourenço. Formed by a volcanic


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Azores Portugal

Snapshot: São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal

I’d always heard of the Azores as this almost mythical place— “The Old Country” where my father was born and raised until he was eleven


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Update: Pastéis de Nata

Here’s a quick update on how the pastéis de nata turned out… Their flavor was actually really good, especially the custard filling with its faint


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Lisbon Portugal

Pastéis de Nata

Is it wrong that nearly a year after my trip to Lisbon I still dream about pastéis de nata? Seriously, I think about them all


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