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Destination Spotlight

10 Places You Must Visit on a Trip to Portugal

Of course, there’s Lisbon and Porto, but there are other places worth visiting too.

July 26, 2023 09:58 PM

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Charmaine Noronha

Videos

6 Delicious Portuguese Foods Worth Traveling For [VIDEO]

Don’t miss these food in Portugal.

January 16, 2024 06:46 PM

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Claudia Cardia

Colorful homes line a stepped, cobblestoned street in Portugal's historic Ribeira district

Air Travel News

Delta Just Announced New Flights to This Enchanting European Wine City

Hilly streets, custard-filled pastries, and a UNESCO-listed wine region will soon be a nonstop flight away.

October 2, 2025 11:07 AM

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Bailey Berg

Aerial view of the Seixal region of Portugal's Madeira island, featuring a plateau dotted with homes dramatically jutting out into the ocean from a valley nestled between soaring green mountains

Air Travel News

You Can Now Fly Directly to One of Europe’s Most Underrated Island Destinations

Volcanic mountains, scenic hiking paths, and black-sand beaches are now an easy flight away. Here’s why you should book and what to do when you get there.

June 23, 2025 02:49 PM

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Chris Dong

A small sandy beach alcove situated among rocky cliffs in Lagos, Portugal

Air Travel News

You Can Now Fly Directly to This Under-the-Radar European Coastal Escape

The new route—which will be the first ever from the United States—takes off in late spring 2024 and is available to book now.

November 3, 2023 04:01 PM

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Michelle Baran

Here’s how to qualify for citizenship in six countries across Europe, the Caribbean, and North Africa.

April 15, 2026 03:06 AM

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Jamie Davis Smith

River among green hills in the Côa Valley Archaeological Park

Art + Culture

The Most Photogenic Places in Portugal That Only Locals Know About, According to a Photographer

Picture ruins in a forest, an island volcano lake, and an astronomy site older than Stonehenge.

September 26, 2025 05:27 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Concertgoers get ready for AfroNation Festival on Praia da Rocha beach in Portugal's Algarve region.

Food + Drink

A City to Sea Adventure Through Portugal, With a Side of Wine and Afrobeats

One writer’s journey through coastal towns and bustling cities—with music and food as the perfect pairing.

August 18, 2022 03:19 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Colorful boats floating off the rocky coastline of the Portuguese island of Maceira with white homes lining the cliffs and agricultural steps in the background

Air Travel News

Greenland, Sicily, Madeira—New Europe Flight Routes for 2025 Worth Planning Your Travels Around

Major added bonus: With more than 35 new routes from the USA to Europe launching this year, transatlantic airfares are finally expected to be more competitive.

January 28, 2025 02:47 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Where to Travel Next

Portugal’s Wildest Islands Have Volcanic Hikes, Black-Sand Beaches, and Natural Hot Springs

The Azores are the closest part of Europe to the United States—and one of the continent’s most dramatic destinations.

May 14, 2026 02:30 PM

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Chadner Navarro

Colorful buildings line the waterfront in Gdansk, Poland

Visas + Passports

If You Have Family From These 9 Countries, You Can Get Dual Citizenship

Americans yearning for a second citizenship, and the benefits it provides, check your family tree. Some countries offer an easier path to citizenship based on your heritage.

March 31, 2025 06:20 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

A white building tucked into a dramatic, steep cliffside lined with rocks and trees in Fonzaso, Italy

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