Life in the Azores feels a bit like stepping sideways out of mainland Europe and landing somewhere quieter, greener and far more slow-paced. It’s Portugal, but with its own tempo, its own ...

Torel Terra Brava is located on Terceira, the third largest island in Portugal's Azores.

São Miguel Island, Portugal, is filled with dormant volcanic craters now covered in lush green fields.

From coastal towns to historic cities, Portugal has become a top choice for retirees seeking an easier pace of life, ...

Travel isn’t simply about ticking destinations off a list anymore—it’s also about choosing how you want to live, even temporarily. After years of overpacked itineraries and sore feet, travelers seem ...

The bumphead sunfish (Mola alexandrini) is one of the strangest and most impressive giants in the ocean. With a flattened, ...

British police have helped in seizing a record nine-tonne haul of cocaine from a 'narco sub' in the Atlantic Ocean.

Roy Scheffer’s hands mapped a different era of the Martha’s Vineyard waterfront. Etched by decades of running thick, tar-treated longline and calloused from the rough skin of swordfish, Roy was at the ...

The legendary 'Skip' Karam, who inspired generations of Fall River boys to greatness on the basketball court, has died at 91.

A new fully-funded summer program allows up to 20 young Portuguese-Americans to study in the Azores. The program is a partnership between the Luso-American Development Foundation, the University of ...

Just over a year ago, the Azores created the largest network of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the North Atlantic, becoming a beacon of hope and a global leader in ocean conservation. Then, in early ...

My husband and I moved from a major city to a small French village. After two years, I accepted that the country wasn't a ...