Europe

Portugal

Portugal is the perfect place for the food and wine connoisseur. With a winemaking history stretching back to pre-Roman times, the Portuguese revere their wine regions so much they had them protected by UNESCO as World Heritage sites. Portugal has a number of native grape varieties and is famous for its Port and Moscatel wines. Portuguese cuisine uses a light touch on locally-sourced ingredients, creating homely and hearty dishes that match especially well with their wines. And then there are the desserts! Pasteis de nata (Portuguese egg tarts) are a pastry not to be missed.