Travel guru Rick Steves can tell you what separates the main types of ancient castles to be found and explored by travelers ...

Once you've explored Portugal's largest city, here are some day trips from Lisbon to tick off your bucket list.

Portugal lives up to the ‘small ... Located in the beautiful town of Sintra, Castelo dos Mouros is extremely old – like ‘built 1,000 years ago. Despite its age, the grand Moorish Castle is still in ...

Venture to dizzy heights with a look at some of the world’s most incredible clifftop towns. From seaside citadels to remote ...

In the distance, perched proudly on a hilltop, are the ruins of an ancient castle, weathered but still commanding the scenic landscape. This is Llansteffan, a charming and underrated Welsh village ...

From the car park, several marked trails and a woodland path lead to the ruins. The ascent takes about half an hour and, while steep in sections, is accessible to most visitors. At the castle, workers ...

Pena crowns a hilltop near Sintra, Portugal. Commissioned by King Ferdinand II on the site of a ruined monastery dedicated to the Virgin of Pena, the castle is a flamboyant blend of various ...

Pena crowns a hilltop near Sintra, Portugal. Commissioned by King Ferdinand II on the site of a ruined monastery dedicated to the Virgin of Pena, the castle is a flamboyant blend of various ...