Nestled along the picturesque west coast of Portugal, Aveiro often remains overshadowed by the more renowned cities of Lisbon and Porto. Yet, this charming city, with its unique blend of tradition and modernity, beckons travelers seeking something different. Is Aveiro worth visiting? This is a que...
Monsanto is one of Portugal’s most charming villages. Photo by Yuri Turkov/Shutterstock Lisbonand Porto may steal the spotlight, butPortugalis much more than its big cities. Venture along the coast or inland, and you’ll encounter a string of rural villages where folk festivals have been pres...
In 1511, Portugal became the first European nation to establish trade relations with Ayutthaya. The city was also an important political link between the West and the East. The royal court of Ayutthaya sent ambassadors to countries like France, India, China, and Japan, while foreigners served ...
Brazil is unique in theAmericasbecause, following independence fromPortugal, it did not fragment into separate countries as did British and Spanish possessions in the region; rather, it retained its identity through the intervening centuries and a variety of forms of government. Because of thathegemon...
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In Portugal there are many smaller towns that deserve the attention of tourists. One of them isBraga, a town located not far from Porto. It is one of Portugal’s oldest cities and was also an ancient seat of religious power, for this reason there are several of the ancient churches among...
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5.Lisbon, Portugal 7.3 vegan restaurants per 100,000 residents The sunny capital of Portugal, like many cities, has become much more vegan-friendly in the last few years, with many vegan restaurants opening. Lisbon bucked the trend in 2025 – unlike most cities on this list, it gained, rat...
Ashanti: Portugal - Name meaning: The name of a tribe of people originally from Ghana. - Reason for ban: The Portuguese government’s ban on this name doesn’t have anything to do with the early 2000s singer, but with the origin of the name itself. Portugal favors traditionally Portuguese...
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