Situated perfectly above the village of Hohenschwangau in southwest Bavaria, Germany is just the kind of storybook palace you'd expect to see in a Disney movie.

The high, domed ceiling is ornately decorated with painted stucco depictions of Christ, several saints, and numerous other heavenly hosts.

Piazza Navona is considered to be one of Rome's most beautiful squares.

Whether by car, on foot, by bike, or on horseback, Tuscany offers myriad opportunities if you are looking to dive into a centuries-old culture immersed in beauty.

The Trevi Fountain is one of the top attractions in Rome and one of the most famous fountains in the world. Like all great pieces of art, it tells a story.

In Rome, scooters are a part of the culture, as familiar as pizza and gelato.

Coffee, and I mean great coffee, is on every street corner, available in every bar and café.

Benagil Cave, also referred to as Algar de Benagil, is probably the most famous of all the sea caves in Algarve, Portugal.

Pastel de Nata looks like a cross between a custard tart and a cake. The outside is crispy and flaky, while the inside is creamy and sweet.

Did you know that Lisbon is known as the architectural and cultural pearl of Western Europe, and one of the oldest towns in the world?

Tiles (called Azulejos) are everywhere in Portugal. They decorate walls of churches and monasteries, palaces, ordinary houses, park seats, fountains, shops, and train stations.

Trams are the ideal means to explore some of the most interesting spots of Lisbon's historical and architectural heritage, or simply to tour the city.