Author: Marlene Marques
This is the Pura Vida style!
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“Pura Vida” is an expression used in Costa Rica to define a relaxed lifestyle that appreciates the best life has to offer. Today, I’m a Pura Vida ambassador!
12 money-saving tips for traveling
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If you are confined at home, how about taking advantage of the situation to save for your next trip? Just follow these money-saving tips.
Estalagem da Ponta do Sol — Window over the Atlantic
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If you’re looking for accommodation in Madeira, out of the hustle and bustle of the island and with one of the best views on the island, I have the ideal place: Estalagem da Ponta do Sol.
Madeira road trip: 16 must-see places
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Planning a road trip through Madeira? From the viewpoints, the fajãs, the surf trips, and the picturesque locations, know what to visit on the island.
Plastic in Bali and the incredible Jane Goodall
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At the Web Summit, technology speaks louder and this year was side by side with environmental issues. Among the guests were two incredible women: Melati Wijsen and Jane Goodall. Two generations so different that they come together for the sole purpose of preserving the environment.
Bathing in history in Bath, England
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Known at one time as “Aquae Sulis”, the Roman baths complex in Bath, England, offers a real journey through time.
Van life vs. surf life (or the story of a love-hate relationship)
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In times past, surfing and van travel went hand in hand. But today, surfers look sideways at these means of transport and the so-called van life that have invaded the beaches.
Sustainable tourism: 6 essential tips to improve your footprint
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Let’s talk about the future and how we can all contribute to sustainable tourism. Here are some golden rules.
Getting to know Quinta da Pacheca, Portugal
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It’s one of the oldest estates in the Douro Wine Region. Quinta da Pacheca lives between tradition and modernity… with wines always talking louder.
Quinta da Foz — History on the edge of the Óbidos Lagoon
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Portugal é cheio de pequenos tesouros e eles muitas vezes ganham forma de palácios e palacetes cheios de história. É assim na Quinta da Foz, um alojamento a não perder na Foz do Arelho.
17 beaches to visit in Costa Vicentina and Southwest Alentejo
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The Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina Natural Park is one of Portugal’s most incredible places, so its beaches are not far behind. In this article, get to know those I recommend on a next visit to the region.
