15 Reasons Portugal Is the Country to Visit in 2017

Arrive in Lisbon and you'll quickly notice the Art Noveau-style kiosks in the city's many parks and plaza. You may be surprised to know that most were shuttered from the 1930s until 2009 when a local entrepreneur decided to bring them back. Now you can get traditional drinks, one-euro cold beers, or coffee while enjoying views and the occasional improvised live musical performance.