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Beyond the beaches in Faro, Portugal

Beyond the beaches in Faro, Portugal

The gateway to the Algarve in the south of Portugal offers its own charms beyond the region's great beaches, from history and charming streetscapes to breathtaking scenery and friendly people.
Blown tire blamed for causing passenger plane's landing gear to collapse in Halifax

Blown tire blamed for causing passenger plane's landing gear to collapse in Halifax

HALIFAX — The Transportation Safety Board says a blown tire is to blame for the collapse of a passenger plane's landing gear as it touched down in Halifax last month, causing an engine fire and evacuation of the aircraft.
Chili paste heats up dishes and warms hearts at northeastern Tunisia’s harissa festival

Chili paste heats up dishes and warms hearts at northeastern Tunisia’s harissa festival

Seen as sriracha’s North African cousin, harissa is typically prepared by women who sun-dry harvested red peppers and then deseed, wash and ground them.
Icelandic discount carrier Play Airlines pulls out of Canada

Icelandic discount carrier Play Airlines pulls out of Canada

Play Airlines is pulling out of Canada less than two years after entering the market. The discount carrier's schedule shows that starting in late April it will stop its four flights per week from Hamilton, Ont.
Dazzling Ice Castles draw tourists to New Hampshire and other states

Dazzling Ice Castles draw tourists to New Hampshire and other states

Ice Castles feature towers, tunnels, archways and caves, all created by growing, harvesting and arranging thousands of icicles and then blasting them with sprinklers.
Rick Steves: Madrid’s Puerta del Sol a park-like people zone

Rick Steves: Madrid’s Puerta del Sol a park-like people zone

Despite phases of economic uncertainty, today’s Madrid is vibrant.
Parksville and Qualicum Beach offer a foodie adventure close to home

Parksville and Qualicum Beach offer a foodie adventure close to home

Just two hours north of Victoria, Parksville and Qualicum Beach offer lots of varied dining opportunities, beautiful scenery and pampered relaxation
Winter weather can disrupt. Here's what to do if your flight is canceled

Winter weather can disrupt. Here's what to do if your flight is canceled

While airlines can’t control the weather, they are required in the U.S. to provide refunds to customers whose flights are cancelled.
Rick Steves: From peaks to port in steep, deep western Norway

Rick Steves: From peaks to port in steep, deep western Norway

Head for western Norway to experience the best of the nation’s natural beauty.
Rick Steves: Visit London in winter for off-season exploration

Rick Steves: Visit London in winter for off-season exploration

Despite the season’s drearier weather and shorter days, city’s museums, theatres, and pubs always offer a warm, cosy welcome.