Author: Marlene Marques

  • Chapel of Bones – The beautiful and the macabre

    Chapel of Bones – The beautiful and the macabre

    Évora is a Portuguese city full of charm and with many interesting places to visit. With its historic center as a UNESCO World Heritage site, there’s another place that stands out from all others by its unique character and … morbid aspect.

  • HALLOWEEN AT THE UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

    HALLOWEEN AT THE UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

    Halloween is one of the most fun (and scary) holidays in the United States. Therefore, and although it was early October when I visited Los Angeles for the first time, the Universal Studios are one of the first places to get into the Halloween spirit.

  • LAPOINT SRI LANKA – A PARADISE IN CEYLON

    LAPOINT SRI LANKA – A PARADISE IN CEYLON

    Find out my place of choice to stay in the south of Sri Lanka.

  • MEMORIES OF SRI LANKA

    MEMORIES OF SRI LANKA

    Like every girl, I can’t take a trip without bringing a few memories of the countries I visit. The more typical, the better! Look what I brought home on my last trip to Sri Lanka.

  • FLYING WITH EMIRATES

    FLYING WITH EMIRATES

    I can say that I have always had good flying experiences. I’ve flown with various airlines. But since Emirates began flying from Portugal it has become one of my favorites.

  • WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR SURFBOARD BAG?

    WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR SURFBOARD BAG?

    For those who think that making a surftrip is as easy as picking up the board and hit the road… you’re wrong! There’s much to take into account when we’re making our travel bag.

  • ERICEIRA AND FAITH

    ERICEIRA AND FAITH

    Portugal is a country full of tradition and a lot of popular and religious festivals that are held every year throughout the country. Ericeira is no exception and this weekend began the celebrations of Our Lady of Nazareth.

  • LET’S GO TO OPORTO’S RIBEIRA!

    LET’S GO TO OPORTO’S RIBEIRA!

    It’s one of the visit cards of the city. Oporto’s Ribeira, in Portugal, is one of the most beautiful local neighborhoods and a mandatory stop for anyone passing through the city.

  • ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK – WILD NATURE

    ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK – WILD NATURE

    Experience the incredible wildlife of Addo Elephant National Park. Discover the majestic African animals that roam the park during morning safaris.

  • Caldeira Velha, São Miguel – Bathing in earth’s heat

    Caldeira Velha, São Miguel – Bathing in earth’s heat

    They’re little paradises hidden on deep green slopes, with water running rail paths, emptying into puddles and pools that draw us to lingering baths.

  • MUNDAKA — THE BASQUE DRAGON

    MUNDAKA — THE BASQUE DRAGON

    In Portugal we have a saying: “From Spain, neither good wind nor good marriage”… well, it sounds better in Portuguese. But the truth is that the country has many things that are worth going against the popular saying. And Mundaka is one of them.