Lisbon, or Lisboa in my language, is one European city that has been getting a lot of buzz in recent years. The capital of my country was always perceived as the big city in my mind. The place where I was going in school trips to visit museums, palaces, convents and so on. Basically, the … Continue reading Lisbon, 2014
A few weeks ago I decided to surprise my mum with a visit. I hadn't been home since Christmas, and to be fair I was in need of some rest and vitamin D. Probably I could have gotten more rest - I had still to do some work remotely. But let's face it - having … Continue reading Berlengas, that place humans couldn’t conquer
Lately, I've been dreaming of freedom. Missing gazing the ocean and think about the multiple possibilities the world can offer. Missing being younger, knowing nothing of the world and just dreaming about all the things I could do. But I've grown to learn I cannot be satisfied. Not for long. Once a goal is achieved … Continue reading thoughts of freedom
There is a lot of cool things to do in Portugal, but I assume most foreigners can only think of this country surrounded by an aura of joy - the beaches, the sunny skies, the overall warm weather especially during summer. Truth to be told, there is a lot more about this little country. Since … Continue reading The Chapel of Bones and a bit of Évora
No, sorry to disappoint. This post is not about cats. Or even about Mértola... however, I can tell you a little about both. Cats are fluffy little felines who secretly conspire to about world domination while they pretend to sleep. Mértola is a small town in Portugal, located right in the border with Spain. It's … Continue reading Mértola and its cats
Am I the only one dreaming with Summer holidays? Being originally from Portugal, I was lucky enough to grow up by the seaside. In those happy sunny days, Summer only meant a single thing: the beach. This is exactly what I miss the most in London. I am a spoiled Summer child, what can I say? … Continue reading Yes, it is time to dream about the beach
One of the things I say the most about London (which I believe it applies to big cities in general) is that it is a demanding lover. You do love it, so fucking badly, but it demands so much of you that tires you up. So, despite loving this, sometimes my body requires a break … Continue reading Places that make you realise how small you are – Serra da Estrela, Portugal
It is not everyday that a bookworm like me achieves such a thing as to visit the most beautiful bookshop in the world. And where is this bookshop located? In Porto, a city in the North of Portugal. And being Portuguese myself, I was desperate for years to step into this bookshop, without having the … Continue reading The World’s Most Beautiful Bookshop
I haven’t written about Portugal for a while now. As a touristic and recreational destination, Portugal is for sure an amazing country. You will find Portuguese people very nice, they will treat you better than they treat themselves. They may not speak your language, but they will make an effort to help you and to … Continue reading Episodes of a Portuguese citizen trying to be a tourist in Portugal #1
Two years ago I was in a place that intrigued me. It was in the middle of nowhere and I must confess I found myself bored. It is a place called São Pedro do Sul, in Portugal, and some friends of my parents invited us to spend some days in their home. I was incredibly … Continue reading The beauty of a place forgotten by the Gods
