Portuguese is spoken by over 230 million people in Brazil, Portugal, Sao Tome, The Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde and other countries. It is the third most spoken European language and the eight most spoken language on the planet. By learning Portuguese, you will increase your ability to speak other languages and have contact with the friendly Portuguese people.

Tens of thousands of expats are moving to Portugal every year. What exactly attracts so many people to this country? Here are six reasons to start a new life in Portugal:

Britain’s Wackiest Festival? It’s a toss up between the World Gurning Championships* and the World’s Biggest Liar Competition. Both are native to West Cumbria, and are guaranteed to delight lovers of eccentrics and bizarre local customs.

Portugal is one of the most beautiful countries for summer holidays. Increasingly more people are moving here to start a new life, find work, or retire. Despite its small size, this country rewards visitors at every step.

The Peak District is an upland area of central and northern England, lying mainly in northern Derbyshire. The National Park covers 555 square miles of Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester and South and West Yorkshire, including the majority of the area commonly referred to as the Peak.

You have the option of cheering on some great college and minor league teams in Hampton Roads, across several sports. Whether you prefer baseball over basketball, or want to take in a rousing lacrosse match, we will happy to give you the score.

Review of my trip to Barcelona. What we did, where we stayed, where we ate. An honest and frank account of the high and low points about Barcelona.

Vintage shopping in a city like London can be great fun – if you know where to look. This guide reveals London’s vintage shopping secrets.

Phuket, Thailand is famous for its many beaches. But if your time and budget allows you to visit only a few, make sure at least one of these 5 beaches are on your list of must-see Phuket attractions.

The country of Mexico is full of great archaeologic sites for visitors to enjoy and Mexico City has some of the most important of them. Take a look at some of the most important places to visit from cultures in the past and be impressed by them in your next visit.

Whether Niagara Falls is a pleasant excursion or a life-changing realignment with all that really matters in life depends entirely on how you approach it. The casinos may be nice, but if you’re interested in becoming rich in a broader sense of the word you should roll the dice on opening yourself up to a direct experience of the Falls themselves.

Cape Town is one of South Africa’s most vibrant cities. One of the most geographically isolated cities in the world, it offers an unmatched holiday experience to the visitors. Indeed, people here seem to be on one extended holiday, swinging up to Table Mountain, sipping wine at open-air cafes, listening to the strolling musicians at the Victoria and Albert waterfront, lazing away the hours at the stunning beaches, revelling in a wine sipping session or exploring conventional sights.