PHOTOS: Old-Fashioned And New-Fangled Photographs Of Portugal And Spain
We drove west from San Sebastian scaled the mountains of Cantabria then descended through Asturias on the way to the Galician coast. Finally, we hopped a train for Portugal.
We drove west from San Sebastian scaled the mountains of Cantabria then descended through Asturias on the way to the Galician coast. Finally, we hopped a train for Portugal.
Gemma Godfrey | Posted 05.18.2012
As the euro zone crisis intensifies and global markets reflect investor concerns, we ask ourselves, is a Greek exit from the euro on its way? Preparations have already begun to protect shareholder interest.
Jaime Rojo & Steven Harrington | Posted 05.23.2012
Capital Soars with Huge New International Street Art Murals An Amazing Week in DF with Interesni Kazki, El Mac, Saner, Sego, Roa, Herakut, Vhils, and...
Panagiotis Roilos | Posted 05.12.2012
According to René Girard, in periods of collective crisis the phenomenon of scapegoating flourishes. Today, the notorious "PIGS" (Portugal, Ireland or Italy, Greece, Spain), have become those animalized, "criminal" scapegoats.
AP | ALAN CLENDENNING | Posted 05.12.2012
MADRID — At least 100,000 Spaniards angered by grim economic prospects and the political handling of the international financial crisis turned o...
Yawn next to your dog, and she may do the same. Though it seems simple, this contagious behavior is actually quite remarkable: Only a few animals do i...
Dorian de Wind | Posted 04.30.2012
The economies in southern Europe, especially the unemployment figures, are not a pretty sight. The unemployment in Spain "just hit a depression-leve...
Rick Steves | Posted 04.13.2012
Major projects in Portugal are not just stalled. They are stopped. The TGV-style bullet train from Madrid to Lisbon, the city's new airport and a planned freeway expansion have all been halted.
Michael Shank | Posted 04.02.2012
Politicians need to realize that in the pursuit of available funds, there are untapped dividends available where they may least suspect it. Increasing the peace not only improves quality of life but the economy as well.
Michael Shank | Posted 05.02.2012
Given the World Bank's focus on poverty, economics and climate, and given Sachs' wealth of experience in all three, there is no better candidate.
AP | Posted 02.13.2012
NEW YORK -- Ratings agency Moody's Investor Service on Monday downgraded its credit ratings on Italy, Portugal and Spain, while France, Britain and Au...
BootsnAll | Posted 04.13.2012
Staying at a wine hotel means everything you need is within a short walk from your room.
Reuters | Posted 04.13.2012
* Organisers claim 300,000 took part * More protests against bailout austerity on Feb. 29 * EU/IMF inspectors arrive on ...
Olivia Katrandjian | Posted 04.10.2012
One of the favorites of the Portuguese is "bacalhau a bras," scrambled eggs with shreds of salted codfish and topped with black olives, served with matchstick-sliced fried potatoes, onions and parsley.
Off Track Planet | Posted 03.27.2012
Covered in steep hills and rickety descents, Lisbon takes some climbing to explore. While most of Europe gives up the goods pretty easily, Lisbon makes you work for its main attractions.
Ondine Cohane | Posted 03.27.2012
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Posted 01.23.2012
Let's say you and your friends are hanging around, bored on the weekend with nothing to do, when you happen upon a giant tire. Better yet, the tire is...
Jeanine Barone | Posted 03.24.2012
Chefs get their inspiration from so many sources. And Anthony Goncalves is now taking his inspiration from chefs who hail from the country of his heritage, Portugal.
Olivia Katrandjian | Posted 03.23.2012
Heavy medieval silence drapes over a Portuguese village built in the 15th century on the banks of the River Duoro.
Asher Edelman | Posted 03.21.2012
The Greek people will resist the effect of either default on Greece's economic future. They will not allow their assets to be pledged or sold to the seemingly stronger nations.
Jon Chattman | Posted 03.19.2012
Late last year Portugal. The Man performed the track "So American" acoustically for A-Sides, and John Baldwin Gourley discussed its meaning.
Adam Levin | Posted 03.16.2012
In keeping with a tradition firmly established in the 20th century, Europe suffered a late-night bombing raid on Friday evening.
AP | By ANGELA CHARLTON | Posted 01.14.2012
PARIS -- France's prime minister said Saturday his country will push ahead with cost-cutting measures after its top-tier debt rating was downgraded, a...
AP | GABRIELE STEINHAUSER | Posted 03.07.2012
BRUSSELS — Retails sales in the 17-nation eurozone dropped in November, official statistics showed Friday, as consumers felt the bite of austeri...
JustLuxe | Posted 01.03.2012
These beds are currently occupied by those who played 2011 right. Let us learn from their examples.
Sofia Verzbolovskis and Andrew Seguin | Posted 05.22.2012