Europe is home to some of the most breathtaking palaces in the world, each one built to showcase power, wealth, and royal ...

Sitting just outside of Lisbon, on Portugal’s coast, is the stunning resort town of Sintra, a place where history, culture ...

The Douro Valley is a true gem of Portugal, and the region is rich with breathtaking offerings. “There are so many incredible ...

Therefore today "the parks and monuments located in this area will remain closed, namely the park and Pena National Palace, ...

The day I arrived, the Portuguese national parks service announced that all but one of Sintra’s palaces would be closed due ...

Himeji Castle (Japan): Known as the "White Heron Castle" due to its elegant white exterior, Himeji Castle is one of Japan’s most iconic and well-preserved feudal castles, renowned for its beauty and ...

Pena Palace is located in the uphills of the town ... Considering everyone claims that Portugal is a relatively cheaper European country, the food was very oddly priced. After wrapping up ...

A Scottish castle has been recognised as one of Europe’s most spectacular, making it a must-see on any travel itinerary.

Europe is full of spectacular castles steeped in history, from medieval fortresses to Gothic-style castles complete with turrets, and many of them reside right here in the UK. With more than ...

Portugal’s centre-right Government is on the brink of collapse as prime minister Luís Montenegro faces a confidence vote on Tuesday triggered by a scandal over his family business. His defeat ...

While Portugal's President, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, is not obliged to dissolve the assembly, he had made clear that he would if the government lost Tuesday's vote, with fresh elections likely in May.