Author: Marlene Marques

  • A DIFFERENT CASTLE

    A DIFFERENT CASTLE

    Right in the Ribatejo region, in Vila Nova da Barquinha county, you’ll find a castle like no other in Portugal.

  • TOP TRAVEL TIPS: LAST MINUTE FLIGHTS

    TOP TRAVEL TIPS: LAST MINUTE FLIGHTS

    Normally I’m not one to leave things to the last minute, but there are certain occasions that worth the wait.

  • THE WORLD THROUGH THE LENS

    THE WORLD THROUGH THE LENS

    The World Press Photo exhibition returned to the Electricity Museum, in Lisbon (Portugal), with the awarded images from 2015.

  • AZORES EDITION – EPISODE II: THE TEA FACTORY

    AZORES EDITION – EPISODE II: THE TEA FACTORY

    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.

  • ALENTEJO ON THE PLATE

    ALENTEJO ON THE PLATE

    In one of my last trips to Évora (Portugal) I found a restaurant that was a very good surprise: Tasquinha do Oliveira.

  • NAZARÉ IN THE BIG WAVE TOUR? LIKE!

    NAZARÉ IN THE BIG WAVE TOUR? LIKE!

    It took some time but it happened: Nazaré joined the Big Wave World Tour! 🙂

  • UNDER SECURITY

    UNDER SECURITY

    The recent terrorist attacks could only turn into this. This week the European Parliament adopted a policy that validates the delivery of personal passenger information by airlines to the authorities of EU Member States. The goal: to fight terrorism and crime.

  • QUINTA DA REGALEIRA – Magic, Symbolism and Natural Beauty

    QUINTA DA REGALEIRA – Magic, Symbolism and Natural Beauty

    Discover the enchanting Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra, Portugal. Explore its mystical gardens and immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere.

  • STEVE MCCURRY IN PORTUGAL

    STEVE MCCURRY IN PORTUGAL

    For those who don’t know the name Steve McCurry will certainly relate when I show you one of the most famous National Geographic magazine covers — the portrait of the Afghan girl with big green eyes.

  • CLERIGOS TOWER – Porto’s Postcard

    CLERIGOS TOWER – Porto’s Postcard

    The Clerigos Tower is a imperative stopping place on every visit to Porto. Or at least the first time you visit the city.

  • SUNSET AT HOME

    SUNSET AT HOME

    Sunset pictures are the most cliché photograph when traveling. But what to do when faced with these images? … Hit the camera button, of course!