Edmonds-based travel writer and TV host Rick Steves understands why some Americans may hesitate to travel these days. But ...

Once content to live in the shadow of its flashier neighbor, Spain, Portugal has emerged as one of Europe's hottest destinations not just for travelers, but also retirees. Situated on the Atlantic ...

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 ...

The dramatic coastline of the Algarve still bears visible traces of its Moorish past while it lures sun worshippers to its beaches. The idyllic fishing village of Salema features unspoiled shore and ...