Did you think there were only Seven Wonders in the world? Years of traveling have convinced me that there are at least a thousand times more. Quirky people, hilarious situations, breathtaking views and sites, inspiring ideas.

No country's history is so interwoven with, and reflected in, its geography as Portugal's.

It's the subjective "feel" rather than objective "see" that defines one's experience at Bertrand.

However, there is one viewpoint in Lisbon that is special - in fact, every bit as special as its name - "Portas do Sol"/The Gate of the Sun - suggests.