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 ...

We rank the 16 Best Places to Visit in Portugal. See which places our readers like the best, and vote for your favorites.

Porto's San Bento train station is known for its blue- and white-tiled azulejos, murals that tell stories of the city's rich history. Photo Credit: Jeri Clausing One of the first things that struck me ...

In August, Travel Agent sailed Portugal’s Douro River on Scenic Azure, just as river cruise lines were restarting service. Pre-cruise, João Ramos, international promotion director, Visit Portugal, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Livraria Lello is one of the oldest bookstores in the world. It was first opened by brothers Jose and Antonio de Lello in 1906. It ...

Set aside the Douro River, Porto—Portugal's second city—is one of the most eclectic destinations in Europe. With its Medieval architecture, it's defining Dom Luis I Bridge (designed by the engineer ...