Portugal on the Top 10 countries for 2013

For GLOBE SPOTS

For the fifth year, The Globe Spots have captured what's happening on the travel scene. They focused on destinations that they think will be hot - or at least should be. All this is of course based on dubious rumors  crazy speculations and a bit of travel experience.

This is the quote for Portugal :

"Portugal oozes 'old European charm'. Medieval towns and historical quarters are full of squares, churches and monasteries. Narrow lanes are flanked by old skew houses with crooked balconies draped in drying laundry. Here, neighbours still share the latest gossip or discuss politics from their windows. Pastry shops and taverns are found in such abundance it makes you wonder whether the Portuguese eat at home at all. The pace is soothingly slow and any day seems to be a good day for a drink. Chances are that after a few days in Portugal, you’ll find yourself sitting in a small square with a glass of tawny port in your hand, no matter whether you previously liked the stuff or not. It's just one of those things Portugal does to you."