Roberts explained toTravel + Leisureon a recent phone call while she was still inPortugal.

Everything you hear about it is so true from the culture to the people," she said.

You could go from the mountains to the beach to wine country.

Robin Roberts visits Portugal for “Good Morning America”

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An item it’s possible for you to’t travel withoutGotta have my Bowe Glowe moisturizer.

Favorite food in Portugal?

Pastel de nata pastry, a Portuguese custard tart with a flaky crust.

The quiet atmosphere is also something that caught both her and the NYC-based GMA crews attention.

Were all like Whats different?'"

“Theres no noise!

Where’s all the screaming and ambulances?

She was floored when they showed up with gifts for her after their journey.

“And it’s not just because were on TV.

That has really struck me.”