By Ann Abel

The world has fallen in love with Lisbon. For many good reasons. (Case in point: I loved it enough to move here.)

But it’s a shame that so many people’s visits to Portugal begin and end with the (increasingly crowded) capital. Many of the country’s charms lie in the countryside and along the rugged coasts, with their dramatic cliffs and massive crashing waves—just ask Eric McNamara, or now, Brazilian surfer Rodrigo Koxa … continue reading

Ann Abel is a travel writer and editor, and was a senior editor at ForbesLife. She writes for Forbes, Departures, Conde Nast Traveller, Robb Report, Afar, National Geographic Traveler, Islands, Hemispheres, Brides, Modern Bride, , Well + Good NYC, and other print and online publications.”In the name of lifestyle journalism, ” she says, ” I’ve gotten a tattoo in Bora Bora, been bitten by a massage therapist, and flown small aircraft above three continents.” She lives in Lisbon.