The Battle of Diu, fought on February 3, 1509, was a pivotal naval clash between a Portuguese fleet commanded by Almeida  and an alliance of the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt, the Ottoman Empire, the Sultan of Gujarat, and the Zamorin of Calicut. Read more →

Exploring these off-the-beaten-path destinations in Portugal will provide your family with an enriching and enjoyable vacation filled with history, nature, and culture. Read more →

While I grew up in Chicago, Portugal slowly became a spiritual home. For 10 years I spent my summers in Portugal. And, the idea of spending time in the Alentejo had been a dream I had since I explored the region with my family in the 1980s. Read more →