Follow along on the expedition to the Azores live on Open Explorer, our science and exploration community. A new field of hydrothermal vents was just discovered in the Azores. Hydrothermal vents are ...

Whether it’s to watch whales, taste wine, hike or surf, summer offers the best time to visit Portugal’s North Atlantic islands. Millions of years ago, a dramatic series of volcanic events gave rise to ...

From one of the best whale-watching spots in the world to a legendary desert landscape, these destinations spark new appreciation for the planet’s under-the-radar treasures. Ribeira Grande on Flores ...