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Alentejo, an excellent Portuguese region for walking - part 2/2

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 Évora stands out on a map. When we get to know this city we quickly understand the reasons that led its Historic Center to be classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, walking on theses streets is like traveling through time portals between the middle ages and...

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Alentejo, an excellent Portuguese region for walking - part 1/2

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The Alentejo conveys the serenity of an old place where tranquility lives. When walking in these plain lands we understand that the landscape is what the view does not reach and is also where life focuses under the shade of a sweltering Sun protector “chaparro” – chaparro is...

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Visiting Portugal - where to go, what to visit?

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I believe that this must be the question I answer more often in this context. Of course the answer will always depend on who is asking, not everyone enjoy doing the same things. Not only will depend on individual preferences but also depends on the time and money...

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Where I write most of my posts and also my beach spot

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Here is where I write most of my blog posts. Is my beach spot and probably one of the best beach bar around here. “Casa do Sol” at praia da Rainha (Queen’s beach) - Costa da Caparica, Portugal. Is located 15 km’s south of Lisbon, not too far...

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Walking in the Serra da Freita – must see / must do

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I'm a little nervous about writing this post. “Serra da Freita” (Freita’s hills) is one of the places that inspired me to start this long walk to become a professional on Active Tourism and I do not know if I will have enough talent in the art of writing...

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Arrabida Natural Park - a special walk

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I'm at the top of the Arrábida Hills, around me a breathtaking view makes me wonder why I don't come here more often … I love this spot. The look on my teammates faces is of who can't find words to express himself. The ideas my teammates can express...

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Migas and Açorda - regional Portuguese cooking

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Açorda and Migas In this post I will be talking about regional Portuguese cooking. Before I explain what an açorda or a migas are I will start by saying that they are two Portuguse regional dishes that, by an unknown reason, most of Portuguese people confuse  them with...

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