Portugal

A short stay in Portugal meant only a selective list of cities made it into my itinerary. Among all the places visited, Sintra and Porto were real gems. Just a short drive from the capital, the two towns have something so unique that a multi-day stay was more than warranted. With an endless list of castles, franceschinas, fresh fish, port wine cellars, and stunning lookout points (like the western-most point of continental Europe), Portugal was a feast for both my eyes and tummy.