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 the Age of Exploration, Portugal discovered the world. But ironically, it hasn’t been until recently that world started discovering this cool-AF country the size of Indiana. Even if you have been ...

From 22 August to 7 September, the city of Porto welcomes thousands of book lovers to celebrate the written word in one of Portugal’s most beautiful settings. With a long-standing tradition in the ...

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 ...

Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio 31 extraordinary hotel brands, has debuted in Portugal with the opening of Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel. Located in charming Lapa, one of ...

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 ...