Embark Travel Guide

Centuries before pioneers like Columbus and Magellan chartered the globe, Venetian merchant Marco Polo cemented his place as history’s...

French writer, pioneering aviator, and poetic philosopher Antoine de Saint-Exupéry conveyed whimsy and wisdom through his beloved novella...

English writer, philosopher, and pioneering feminist Mary Wollstonecraft left an indelible mark during her brief yet influential life....

Soak up commanding hilltop views of Portugal’s Alentejo countryside from this remarkably preserved medieval fortified village perched on...

Wander the storied grounds of one of Europe’s oldest universities, founded in 1290, admiring ornate historic architecture and lovely...

Escape to this far-flung island nature reserve off the Portuguese coast with spectacular rock formations, sea caves, and sweeping coastal...

Reflect on mortality surrounded by the bones and skulls of over 5,000 deceased monks arranged ornately within this macabre 16th century...

Step back in time among Portugal’s most extensive and well-preserved Roman ruins, including intricate floor mosaics, baths, temple...

Reach this diminutive medieval castle perched on a tiny island in the Tagus River for picture-perfect views of its ancient stonewalls...

Discover the splendid history and artistry of decorative ceramic tiles known as Azulejos, ubiquitous in Portuguese design, at this...

Explore this high mountain plateau and Portugal's highest peak with unusual granite rock formations, trickling streams, and breathtaking...

Find peaceful enchantment wandering the mossy trails through this expansive primeval beech forest, one of Europe's largest. Why Go: Lose...

Journey through the otherworldly volcanic landscapes of this national park, with geothermal demos and fascinating lava fields. Why Go:...

Journey into the immersive subterranean world of these vast caves filled with otherworldly stalactites, rock formations, and Stone Age...

Stroll beside this impressively preserved ancient Roman aqueduct that cuts through the heart of Segovia's old town. Why Go: Awe at the...

Marvel at the otherworldly rock formations naturally carved into strange shapes like animals and architectural structures at this surreal...

Explore the culture and curing artistry of Spain's iconic cured ham at this quirky Madrid museum dedicated to jamón. Why Go: An immersive...

Explore this immense 12th century monastery with elaborate Gothic and Renaissance details, royal tombs, and tranquil cloister gardens....

Traverse this breathtakingly precarious cliffside walkway originally built along steep gorge walls for workers at a hydroelectric dam....

Explore the surreal remains of ancient Roman gold mines carved from mountains that left an otherworldly scarred landscape. Why Go:...