Portugal

Ugly for some, beautiful for others. — When I came into the world, some buildings were already part of the urban network of my town. At the time seen as modern, today they are nothing more than a legacy of a chaotic time, not very harmonious, and in which this so desired modernity seemed to be connected…

Sintra is famous for its castles, but there’s also some unique pastry in town. A Short History Evidence has been found showing that humans have been in the area around Sintra since the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras over 7,000 years ago. Rome occupied the area from the second century BCE until the fifth…

Part three — This is the sequence of other two stories published here: Our Lord of the Steps, Deliver Us From Sin, Today and Forever, Amen. A child, two statues, a priest, and a whole twisted society.medium.com But even there, in Vinhedouro, they counted the many who were not born in a cradle of gold but in the outskirts of that house. …

Twelfth Week of a New Life — Learning the language of my new life is high on my list of priorities and is not without its challenges. Luckily, I have some neighbors that have been extremely helpful to me, always trying to teach me new words and phrases and help me perfect my pronunciation. Others are less…

Marco Miranda, the David Gilmour of Portuguese Guitar — In 2016 I have been to see the incredible concert that David Gilmore did in Pompei. There are no words to describe the feeling of being there. Unexpectedly, last night something similar happened like in that magical evening with David Gilmore, but this time it was with Marco Miranda. I…

The Portuguese Revolution of 1910, also known as the Republican Revolution, was a significant event in Portugal’s political history. It marked the end of the Portuguese monarchy and the beginning of the Portuguese First Republic. This revolution was a turning point in Portugal’s political history and had a significant impact…

The Leiria Pine Forest was initially planted by King Afonso III in the thirteenth century. This was planted to halt the both the progress and the degradation of dunes, and to protect the city of Leiria and surrounding farmlands from the encroachment of wind-blown sand coming from these dunes. Between…

But reflect the history of a culture just the same — The first time I walked through the streets of Pompeii, I was mesmerized by something so ancient. I tried to imagine what life was like in these streets before the eruption. Who were the people who lived here? What was life like in a city a thousand years ago? …

Tell me where to find it and I will go again — When we travel, street food can save us from hunger, worry, and wasting time. Great street food is a big factor for us when we travel with family. Restaurants work for foodies and couples with time on their hands. …