With its effortlessly chic neighborhoods, legendary wine culture, and a welcoming "old-world" spirit, Portugal’s coastal ...

These days, just about everyone is recommending a different way to lose weight. Whether it’s the latest ultra-low-fat diet, high-intensity exercise regimes like CrossFit or medications injected weekly ...

As an American travel writer married to a Lisboeta (a native of Lisbon) for 12 years, I have witnessed the Portuguese capital’s transformation from tranquil, nostalgia-drenched capital in a period of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joanne Shurvell writes about travel, food, culture and fashion. Lisbon was named “Europe's Best City Break Destination” in the ...

“Nordic walking is a safe, effective, and often-overlooked way to get more out of walking, offering real cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits with minimal joint stress,” says Eric McCarty, MD, ...

I was born in the Benfica neighbourhood of Lisbon, which shares its name with one of Portugal's most famous football clubs (although I grew up to be a fan of rival team, Sporting.) Lisbon is also ...

There is almost nothing negative to say about walking—it’s relaxing, it’s good for your body, and it doesn’t require any special skills. For most people, walking never becomes competitive or stressful ...

I’ve tackled sections of the Pacific Crest Trail—backpacking, day hiking, and trail running—but to think of taking months off to complete all 2,650 miles of this trail, which climbs mountain passes ...

If you’re debating walking vs. jogging for weight loss, here’s the good news: exercise experts say either one is a great form of exercise. Whether you prefer a brisk walk around the neighborhood or a ...

Four years ago, with my adult daughters gone from the nest, it was time for me to fly, too. And even though I had never set foot in Portugal, I decided to retire to Lisbon. It has paid off ...

Startup founders and government officials have been confronted with a unique flavor of first-world problem at this year's Web Summit, Financial Times reports. The Lisbon Airport has been forced to ...