Porto ages happily on the Douro River, along with most of the world's port wine, near where the river meets the Atlantic. Porto comes with a steady sea breeze and a seagull soundtrack. Discount ...

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 ...

Have you been dreaming of taking the ideal European vacation? Portugal is a magical destination on the continent's southern end, but its growing popularity in recent years comes at a cost. More crowds ...

Rick Steves, an expert on the best places to visit in Europe, has strong opinions about what to see and what to skip in Portugal. For an authentic place to go, head just 83 miles east of Lisbon to one ...

Porto ages happily on the Douro River, along with most of the world's port wine, near where the river meets the Atlantic. Porto comes with a steady sea breeze and a seagull soundtrack. Discount ...

Porto ages happily on the Douro River, along with most of the world’s port wine, near where the river meets the Atlantic. Porto comes with a steady sea breeze and a seagull soundtrack. Discount ...

Porto ages happily on the Douro River, along with most of the world’s port wine, near where the river meets the Atlantic. Porto comes with a steady sea breeze and a seagull soundtrack. Discount ...