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 ...

Porto is one of the few cities in western Europe that feels completely untapped. It’s a place where, Anthony Bourdain believes, everything old is new again. Located in northern Portugal, Porto is ...

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 ...

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 ...

Second cities are special for a reason, all that underdog energy without the ego – or the crowds – and Porto is no exception. While Lisbon has plenty to offer, from its Gothic cathedrals to cobbled ...

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, ...

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 ...

When you have wine in your mouth, evaluate the flavours — bitter, sweet, acidic — and once you swallow, evaluate the burn and aftertaste. How long is the aroma present in your throat? That bitterness ...