Author: Marlene Marques
Gorreana – The Azores tea factory
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Hidden among green fields, in the region of Maia (Ribeira Grande) in São Miguel island, Gorreana tea factory is the oldest and currently the only tea plantation in Europe.
Tasquinha do Oliveira – Alentejo on a plate
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In one of my last trips to Évora (Portugal) I found a restaurant that was a very good surprise: Tasquinha do Oliveira.
QUINTA DA REGALEIRA – Magic, Symbolism and Natural Beauty
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Discover the enchanting Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra, Portugal. Explore its mystical gardens and immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere.
CLERIGOS TOWER – Porto’s Postcard
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The Clerigos Tower is a imperative stopping place on every visit to Porto. Or at least the first time you visit the city. This emblematic Baroque work, designed by architect Nicolau Nasoni, was built in the first half of the eighteenth century and it has one of the most fantastic…
What to do if you are abroad during an attack?
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Last week was marked by the terrorist attacks in Brussels. This, combined with other episodes of pure consternation, led to an increased sense of insecurity among travelers.
Visit the Furnas in São Miguel, Azores
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Going to Azores and not going to the Furnas is like going to Rome and not going to the Vatican.
Varanda da Estrela – Mountain comfort
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Six degrees marked on the car thermometer. Outside dark and the wind shook the treetops that flank the road leading to the mountain tower. The stop is at Penhas da Saúde to try out Varanda da Estrela.
TO READ SLOWLY
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If, like me, you like to wander this country’s bookstores (and others), then this place is for you. In Ler Devagar, at the Lx Factory, books grow in length and height such is the amount, in a space that once was a printing shop. The machines is still there and have nothing of…
