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, 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 ...

Typically, when people think of foodie destinations across Europe, they imagine chowing down on the best authentic pizza in Italy, enjoying buttery croissants from mouth-watering bakeries in France, ...

If you're trying to decide between Lisbon or Porto on your next trip to Portugal, you might want to start in the former if you're looking forward to fun in the sun. And you'll get plenty of that in ...