Tag: Portugal

He knows his Gymnopédies from his Gnossiennes. He appeared like carnations in a sea of unrest. A blossom in my heart. I was barely breathing. It was too hot. I leaned back on the hot sand and closed my eyes. I could not read Pessoa anymore. I had been reading ...

Edinburgh was one of the first places that I visited out of Portugal, and one of the few cities that I went back to — and that I would also go back anytime, although if I want to know the world, its difficult to come back to the places that we loved the most. I can check all the bo...

Lisbon has become an impossible city. It is not new, though; I think it always has been. It is a city without nature, where satellite cities were built in desert wastelands, and four trees are enough for ten thousand people in some square suddenly built to make people feel less apprehensive. E...

Miramar Beach, also known as Praia do Senhor da Pedra, is one of the most beautiful beaches to enjoy a sunset and take some amazing pictures to update your Instagram game. The white-sand beach has a unique feature that distinguishes it: a little chapel built on a rock in the middle of the beach...

A charming terrace offering breathtaking views of Lisbon’s rooftops and the Tagus River, adorned with beautiful tilework and surrounded by lush gardens. © leolm45 Miradouro de Santa Catarina A popular viewpoint with panoramic vistas of the river and the city, featuring a...

After my last Erasmus+ experience in Vilnius i was quite sceptical about this project. It wasn’t that i didn’t have a good time in Vilnius but i didn’t feel i was on the same level of energy as the other participants. That’s completely normal thought and every ...

Carly and I are fortunate enough to know people from different parts of the World. Since Portugal and specifically Porto became famous in the tourist circuit we keep getting asked for recommendations, so we joined together a bunch of things we had written to different friends and make it a blog post...

Alcácer do Sal lies at a point along the Sado River where it empties into the Sado Estuary (and later into the Atlantic Ocean). This makes it a strategic point for agriculture, fishing, and defensive fortifications. Because of this ideal location, there have been inhabitants in and around ...

Lisbon. Portugal’s capital won the World Travel Award’s distinction of Best City Break Destination in 2018 and 2019. The city has seen a steady increase in tourists for most of the past decade. The sunny weather, the affordable prices, and the incredible offer in terms of cu...

Last year we had a debate around what to do for Christmas: spend it in uber-cold Romania, with temperatures dipping to -18C or find a different spot? It was a no-brainer, so we ventured to Spain, far from the madding crowds, staying in Catalonia and Barcelona. We decided to do something si...

Second Home’s mission is to nurture creativity and entrepreneurship — and we do this by bringing together the most diverse community of different industries, disciplines and ideas, and then stirring the pot to spark new collaborations and innovations. Second Home is a fast-growing, pr...

We’re starting with the nation’s favourite, Cristiano Ronaldo. After winning five FIFA Ballon d’Or awards and many other awards including the World Player of the Year, Ronaldo is often considered one of the greatest goalscorers and players of all time. In 2009, Ronaldo joined Re...

First, I came to Lisbon in November 2022 to attend the WebSummit, one of the biggest marketing events in Europe. I came with absolutely zero expectations… and I got blown away! I did not know what to expect whatsoever, did no research, and have never been to Portugal before. Little di...

I hope you enjoyed a stress-free Christmas with your loved ones, were spared the wave of sickness, and were able to enjoy wonderful cuisine! Like every year, we celebrated and feasted in the typical Italian manner. Despite the fact that my parents have lived in Germany for a long time and that I ...

Portugal is a small but beautiful country located on the western coast of the Iberian Peninsula. With a rich history, stunning landscapes, and a laid-back way of life, it’s no wonder that many people are choosing to call Portugal home. If you’re considering a move to this charming countr...

A tourist goes to New York City for the first time. He has been waiting for this trip his whole damn life and is finally here in the Big Apple. Visiting America has been his fantasy of a lifetime, and New York has fueled his expectations of what the United States or even America represents in his...

Portugal has just provided an extraordinary, relevant, and much-desired sign of lucidity! After a period in which the country became progressively less appealing and reliable for residency and citizenship planning, Portugal has finally taken a measure with real impact. Over the last three years, ...

I love learning new languages, I like to slowly understand how their sentences work and it just enriches me on some intellectual level (and I have Venus in Gemini ;-)). That’s also why I love learning them, not actually perfecting them. Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unspl...

Americans looking overseas to enjoy their retirement, set up a company, or enjoy a better quality of life, could possibly find no better place than Portugal. This sunny country, perched on the Iberian Peninsula, is perhaps the closest to California that you can get. Atlantic Coast, check. Sublime cl...