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
Joana Vasconcelos's art is something for our eyes to devour, for our soul to rejoice. Our senses get flabbergasted with explosions of colours, with the idea that such beautiful things, put together using the most diverse materials, also send such strong messages. Vasconcelos's work is unapologetically feminine, loudly so. It is also juvenile - the … Continue reading The art of Joana Vasconcelos – finally seeing some of her work in Lisbon
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
I find it incredibly interesting how so many countries celebrating the same event do it so differently. From the food that is put on the table, to when it's actually celebrated and the kind of decorations people put out for this time of the year. Traditions also vary from region to region, even in such … Continue reading 9/10 – 10 Days Blogmas – How we celebrate Christmas in Portugal
The Winged Bone 