I have a treasured childhood memory of licking the skin of my hands and arms on warm beach days. After having played in the salty waters of the Atlantic ocean, I was seasoned. That was the same salt that we the Portuguese (and so many others across the centuries) traditionally used to preserve food, and … Continue reading White Gold: Exploring the the Wieliczka Salt Mines in Poland
Some say time travel isn’t possible. I disagree. Time travel is real — and accessible. In books, yes, but also in the very streets we walk every day. And then there are places like Kraków — where the past isn't just remembered, it's still breathing. All you need is imagination... and maybe a good pair … Continue reading Travelling in time in Krakow, and snack on legends
The sun was shining in a cloud-free sky, blinding me through my sunglasses. Still, it was a cosy embrace of nature. My nostrils were inundated with the scent of fresh grass, the perfume of flowers just blossomed…and the smell of just off-the-oven bread. This was Spring’s own perfume. A touch of a newborn cycle, with … Continue reading Arriving in Krakow: Warmth, Wander & Easter Traditions
https://www.youtube.com/embed/0idnng2oUOw?si=cYDp_BK97Fg5PZu4 I have just published my video about Athens 🙂 Finally, on my last full day in Athens, I was going to explore the ancient sites of the city, starting with the one and only Acropolis. There is a reason I left it to the last day - it is free to visit the Acropolis … Continue reading Exploring Athens’ Ancient Sites: The Acropolis, Agora, and Hidden Gems
Just next to my accommodation there was a little alley with some really good works of art. The most famous is the bust of Medusa. I found this one stunning - the tale of Medusa is one that has always fascinated me, mostly for making me doubt the wisdom of the goddess Athena, for making … Continue reading Street Art in Athens, Psyri & a hike in Mount Lycabettus
The Winged Bone 