Portugal

Saudações de Portugal!

Whether you are looking for some beachy fun in the sun or an action-packed adventure, Europe’s vibrant country of Portugal is the perfect vacation spot. The staggering natural landscapes topped with rich history make it a breathtaking place to wander – one that would take a lifetime to truly explore and appreciate.

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Pobiti Kamani, is a desert landscape filled with naturally occurring rock formations, that look like a forest built completely out of stone.

The Muse Statues On The Temple Of Athena In The Acropolis Of Athens, Greece, Europe
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Greece is one of the most historic and influential civilizations in the world. Discover some of it's best historic sites cites to visit.

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Nestled in the midwestern part of Manitoba, Riding Mountain National Park is a great place to experience and view bison.

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Travel the world for long enough and it becomes evident that golden sunsets look different in every place you go.

The Rainbow Multicoloured Railway Tunnel In Brockville, Ontario, Canada
Canada: Brockville’s Colourful Railway

As part of a waterfront deal between Brockville and the Canadian Pacific Railway, the city's train tunnel is a colourful tourist attraction.

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A Sprinter Van Conversion for the Adventure Sport Enthusiast

How-to convert and build a sprinter van into the ultimate adventure sport RV complete with a scuba diving equipment locker and tank storage.

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Trying out Stream2Sea's reef-safe sunscreen, lip balm and neck buff in the middle of a Canadian winter.

Canadian Scuba Divers on a Beach in New Brunswick
Canada: The Underwater World of Canada in Photographs

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Spain: A Day in Barcelona on a Budget

Spending the day walking the streets of Barcelona offers the perfect opportunity to see, feel and learn the local history and architecture in a single day.

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Monkeying around France with Barbary Macaques

Did you know southern France has free roaming Barbary Macaques? Meet, touch and learn all about this endangered species at the Forêt des Singes in Rocamadour.

Slovenia UNESCO Cave in the Karst Plateau Region of Europe's Balkan Countries, East Europe, No watermark
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Several Coasteering People Along the Coast with WIND in Portugal
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Ali and Joey Windsurfing in Spain on the Mer Menor close to La Manga
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Trying to windsurf for the first time is no easy feat but a good place to start is on Spain's Mar Menor a sheltered lagoon well-known for watersports.

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Visiting Croatia's beautiful city of Dubrovnik and exploring the Game of Thrones filming locations around old town.

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The Rear Of A Sailboat Anchored Near The White Beach
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Blue Dome Of A Church On Santorini
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Looking Across at the Stadium
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While traveling Greece, don't miss out on Athen's Panathenaic Stadium, a world-renown sports complex that hosted the first modern-day Olympic games.

Temple on the Cliff
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Looking Over Zurich From A Tower
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Looking for some fun in the snow? Flaine, France is the perfect place to hit the slopes on your winter vacation.

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Combine beer tasting with urban beauty on your Netherlands vacation. Stop for a drink or stay for a tour at Amsterdam's only windmill brewery.

Restaurant Table Setting In The Netherlands
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If you are a food lover take a pit stop at some of these tasteful restaurants around the Netherlands.

Cheese Shop In Gouda And Samples
From Gouda with Love

What better way to indulge in a little dairy goodness than in the Netherlands historic city of Gouda!

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Explore the windmill-filled horizon of the Kinderdijk while learning all about Dutch history in just one day.

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Getting an International Driver’s Permit

Thinking about driving around a foreign country? Getting an international drivers license may be something worth considering.

View of the Granada Cathedral
The Best of Granada

On vacation in Granada, Nicaragua and wondering what to do? Check out the best 9 things to do around the city.

Coffee Plantation
Hiking the Mombacho Volcano

Step by step we ascended Mombacho's 4,400 feet in the hot sun and hiked the crater trail giving ourselves heat exhaustion in the process.

Leaf Cutter Ants at Work
Our Very Own Ant Farm

While not unique to Nicaragua, ants are a pesky group of insects able to get into everything even our kitchen in Granada.

Side View of Someone Sliding Down
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Stormy Pier
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The Red Hot Inside of Masaya
Feeling the Heat in Masaya

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Ali Going To The Market
Becoming a Nico

Its never easy crossing from one country to another let alone between countries with only one official border crossing.

The Harbour of Playa del Coco, Costa Rica at Sunset
5 Sunset Stories from Costa Rica

A collection of our most captivating Costa Rican pictures and sunset stories.

A Toucan at the Costa Rica Tour Pool
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Driving Down a Rocky Costa Rican Hill in the Rental Car
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The Azure Rio Celeste Waterfalls
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The Looming Natural View of the Arenal Volcano
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Costa Rican King Snake on a Branch
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Tropical Oasis Palm Tree
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Ali And Joey With The Ironman Sign
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Iceland's natural beauty is overwhelming, specifically around Mývatn. Check out the top 5 places to hike in this region.

The Blue Water
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Try these 9 adventures and truly feel like you have lived it up on your vacation to Iceland.

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall with Ali
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The Glacier Lagoon in Southern Iceland
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Icelandic Grocery Store
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Find out about the different grocery stores in Iceland and the best way to go about purchasing food.

Black Sand Beach in Iceland
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Sulphure Field and Lava Stone
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Costal Road in Iceland
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Visit the action packed Caribbean island of Cuba to have the best all inclusive vacation of your life.

France Map with Tower
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Explore the Catacombs of Paris - one of the creepiest tourist sites in France.

Close Up of the Tower
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Paris Tower and Flowers
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Bruges on the Water
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Cracker with Dutch Sprinkles
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Guide your palette through this list of top Dutch treats, that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

The Neon Red Door Of A Bedroom In The Red Light District, The Netherlands, Europe
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Oliebollen

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Amsterdam Bike Silhouette
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From world-famous windmills to delicious cheeses, there is no shortage of places to see in Holland all year round.

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Portugal
Portugal Country Flag
Country Facts
World Currency
Currency

European Euro (EUR)

Capital City View
Capital

Lisbon

Population
Population

10,379,573

Language
Language

Portuguese and Mirandese

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