Once content to live in the shadow of its flashier neighbor, Spain, Portugal has emerged as one of Europe's hottest destinations not just for travelers, but also retirees. Situated on the Atlantic ...

Porto, the hub of northern Portugal, is a prime example of a national “second city.” Over several generations, many of Europe’s Industrial Age powerhouses fell into decline — not unlike America’s Rust ...

I’m really into “second cities” these days. For generations, Industrial Age powerhouses in Europe turned into what we would call “the rust belt,” while their elegant “first city” counterparts enjoyed ...

Edmonds-based travel writer and TV host Rick Steves understands why some Americans may hesitate to travel these days. But ...

The dramatic coastline of the Algarve still bears visible traces of its Moorish past while it lures sun worshippers to its beaches. The idyllic fishing village of Salema features unspoiled shore and ...

On your next trip to Greece, avoid massive throngs of tourists and the high prices they bring by following this timing advice ...