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  • My first hammam in Marrakech (and what nobody told me)

    My first hammam in Marrakech (and what nobody told me)

    05/07/2026

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    Marlene Marques

    I’ve been leading tours to Morocco for several years. I always told people the hammam was non-negotiable. There was just one problem: I’d never actually done one.

  • Ayutthaya, Thailand: The forgotten capital that outlasted everything

    Ayutthaya, Thailand: The forgotten capital that outlasted everything

    29/06/2026

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    Marlene Marques

    Ayutthaya was once one of the largest cities on earth. Today it’s an archaeological park that most people pass through on the way to Chiang Mai, in Thailand.

  • Brazil & Rock in Rio: Perfect match

    Brazil & Rock in Rio: Perfect match

    19/06/2026

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    Marlene Marques

    I got an invitation from Embratur to attend Brasil Sounds, the event that kicked off the Rock in Rio Lisboa weekend. A celebration of Brazilian culture.

  • Tejo Internacional Natural Park: the complete visitor’s guide

    Tejo Internacional Natural Park: the complete visitor’s guide

    12/05/2026

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    Marlene Marques

    Where the Tagus first touches Portuguese soil, there’s a natural park most visitors never find. A guide to Tejo Internacional: rare birds, schist villages, and a silence you won’t expect.

  • FIFA World Cup 2026: A travel guide to the host cities (and how to make the most of it)

    FIFA World Cup 2026: A travel guide to the host cities (and how to make the most of it)

    01/04/2026

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    Marlene Marques

    The biggest World Cup in history kicks off on June 11, 2026. Three countries, 16 cities, 104 games, and a travel opportunity that won’t come around again anytime soon. Here’s your guide to making the most of it.

  • 7 reasons to use Holafly when travelling (and why I stopped using local SIMs)

    7 reasons to use Holafly when travelling (and why I stopped using local SIMs)

    20/03/2026

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    Marlene Marques

    From Bangkok to Cairo, from Colombo to Marrakech, four completely different destinations, one consistent internet solution. I stopped wasting time at carrier shops and started arriving already connected.

  • BTL 2026 draws 85,000 visitors and records largest edition to date

    BTL 2026 draws 85,000 visitors and records largest edition to date

    10/03/2026

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    Marlene Marques

    BTL 2026 ended in Lisbon with around 85,000 visitors, 1,700 exhibitors and 125 international destinations, according to organisers.

  • Holy Week transforms Burgos into one of Spain’s most distinctive cultural events

    Holy Week transforms Burgos into one of Spain’s most distinctive cultural events

    05/03/2026

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    Marlene Marques

    Holy Week in Burgos takes place from March 29 to April 5, 2026, turning the historic center into a stage for traditional processions and sacred art.

  • Mozambique e-Visa: What You Need to Know Before You Travel

    Mozambique e-Visa: What You Need to Know Before You Travel

    16/02/2026

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    Marlene Marques

    Planning a trip to Mozambique? Learn all about the Mozambique e-visa and make your travel logistics hassle-free.

  • Mercado de San Miguel: tasting Madrid

    Mercado de San Miguel: tasting Madrid

    12/02/2026

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    Marlene Marques

    A real experience inside Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid, from Manchego and Iberian ham to vermouth at sunset. What to eat, when to go and how much to budget.

  • Valentine’s Day in Portugal: ideas for traveling as a couple

    Valentine’s Day in Portugal: ideas for traveling as a couple

    06/02/2026

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    Marlene Marques

    Experience Valentine Day in Portugal with fewer crowds and cozy settings for a perfect romantic escape with your better half.

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