Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Once the last stop for explorers like Christopher Columbus and ...

Join us on a thrilling canyoning adventure in the breathtaking landscapes of Madeira, Portugal. Discover the excitement of waterfall rappelling amidst the island's scenic volcanic landscape and lush ...

‘A man’s culture is essentially the sum of his memories,’ wrote José Manuel Melim Mendes in his bilingual book Memories of Porto Santo and Madeira. If so, the collective mental culture of Madeira ...

Madeira, Portugal, a subtropical island off the coast of northwestern Africa, has an unfortunate reputation as the domain of tourists. And, well, it’s not entirely inaccurate; as a jumping-off point ...

From cliffside landings and waterfall hikes to world-class wine, Madeira is Portugal’s island escape you didn’t know you needed. Flying into Madeira, Portugal’s lush volcanic island off the coast of ...