Trendy Portugal is trending for a reason, and Basque Country in northern Spain is as fascinating as it is beautiful ...

and down the block from Lisbon’s first funicular train, running since 1884. The One Palácio blends in well — its facade doesn’t announce itself as a large hotel. A number of nearby ...

It's worth driving from Lisbon just to experience Coimbra ... He mentions an elevator to take you halfway up (and a funicular the rest of the way). Even if you walk, it's worth the effort to ...