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Sometimes the way I research things to do in a location is simply by looking at Google Maps - this app is my life saviour for anything travel-related, from building itineraries to allowing me to navigate any unfamiliar place with ease. It also signals a lot of different points of interest in the maps, and … Continue reading Dark Tourism in Lisbon: Prazeres Cemetery
Buçaco might not be as famous as the fairytale forest of Sintra, but it is as worthy of attention as Sintra is. And yes, for those who are looking for good photography spots, you'll have the same opportunities here and with fewer crowds. You'll just have to travel to the north of the district of … Continue reading A walk in Bussaco, an ancient woodland in Central Portugal
Just on the opposite side of fishing town Peniche, the Beach of Baleal is sought by people of all ages and nationalities to enjoy the sun, dive and swim in the ocean that has the right type of waves for those who want to learn to surf or simply practice it. The sand here is … Continue reading Beach of Baleal, Portugal – a paradise for surfers and non-surfers
Today I wanted to share with you the one icon of Portuguese Christmas - the Bolo Rei or, translated to English, the King Cake. I know that other countries have similar variations to this cake, but I wanted to share a little bit of the history of this cake, how it came to be named … Continue reading 7/10 – 10 Days Blogmas – The Bolo Rei, traditional Christmas Cake
Good news, I made it to Portugal! Not that I didn't think I wouldn't, but with so many last-minute changes in rules and what tests are accepted before leaving and arriving... I was in constant anxiety. I was also not leaving my house for most of last week, as suddenly London became a hot spot … Continue reading 6/10 – 10 Days Blogmas – Coming home & Christmas in my hometown
The Winged Bone 