These beautiful villages in Portugal offer a glimpse into the country's history, culture and natural beauty. Perched in the ...

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 ...

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

The castle served as a fortification for the Romans, Visigoths and the Moors, who turned it into a royal palace before it was eventually taken by Portugal's first king, Afonso Henriques.

Portugal's many lively cities ... then spend the rest of your day visiting top sights like the Bélem Tower, São Jorge Castle and the Jerónimos Monastery. If you need a break from trudging ...

000ha of Portugal. Several people had died. Sintra was not directly under threat, but the dry conditions meant any spark could ignite the Unesco-listed town. The fate of my castle-hopping getaway ...