Whenever I am asked to describe myself in one sentence, I say that I am a passionate writer by day, an avid reader by night, an incurable traveler, an art enthusiast, and an absolute foodie. My passion for food and culinary traveling is already famous among my friends who, whenever they travel to a place I’ve already been, always ask for my thoughts on the food and restaurants. I am far from being an expert when it comes to my holiday destinations, but I can say with pride that I gained my proficiency in Tenerife. I love cooking and I usually wander around the farmers’ markets to buy fresh…
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Taste Your Way Around Lisbon- The Ultimate Foodies’ Paradise
Traveling taught me that, in order to understand a country’s culture, I need to do more than visiting its capital, seeing its main touristic attractions, and exploring its museums. Learning about its past, getting in touch with locals, engaging in their favorite activities, and indulging in their food are some of the things that can take me closer to the spirit of a place. But different places should be explored in different manners. And I came to the conclusion that tasting my way around Lisbon is the proper way to get an infallible grasp on the city and its inhabitants. If I had one word to describe Lisbon from…
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History and Wine with a View: Welcome to Lisbon!
There are historical cities, modern cities, and there are places like Lisbon, where the past, the present and the future blend perfectly into a city that just takes your breath away. My love affair with Lisbon began with an overwhelming desire of moving to this piece of heaven and… it wasn’t only the Portuguese wine speaking. I don’t live in Lisbon. Not yet. However, whenever I have the chance, I return to my Portuguese love and let its powerful history, charming people, mouthwatering food, interesting street art and, of course, incredible wine touch my heart again. Neither I or my “partner in crime” are wine experts. However, we are…
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Canary Island of Tenerife: An Epic Outdoor Adventure on the Island of Eternal Spring
When asked about what they want to do when they grow up, children usually see themselves as doctors, firemen, lawyers, nurses or presidents. I used to say I want to live on my own island. Though I carried this thought my whole life, when I began traveling I focused mostly on wandering around the streets of the European cities, losing myself inside their museums and art galleries, and getting in touch with their bustling culture. Until two years ago, when I decided to move to Tenerife, a charming Spanish island located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, closer to Africa than to Spain. Warm Breeze, Salty Air and…
