Portugal has always looked outward.  Perched on the edge of the Atlantic, at Europe’s most southwesterly corner, this is a nation of explorers and sailors, travelers and visionaries who are quite good at leaving home.   

A glance at the skyline, rising gracefully above the Golden Horn harbor, reveals the layers of Istanbul’s history. Minarets and domed mosques fill the panorama, next to Greek towers and Roman columns. In the harbor, modern catamarans ferry locals and tourists. With etr, you’ll delve into centuries past to discover the culture and commerce that have kept Istanbul humming.

Moscow is a city on the rise and on the move; the pulsing heart of a nation that is still seeking to define its true character after years of Soviet rule.  From the soaring domes of St. Basil’s cathedral to the labyrinthine, ornate Metro, Russia’s cosmopolitan capital offers startling beauty, overwhelming history, and rich culture that rivals anything in the West.