One of the wonders of Portugal
It is said that only seven of them are the lucky ones. But, to my mind, there are more. Much more. And a palace in a little town counts among the 7 cultural wonders of Portugal, it is inspired a bit by the...
The Independente Hostel&Suites - A luxurious hostel or about life and people surrounding us
“Life is sometimes defined by those who surround us and by the places we choose to know” is the philosophy of a magical place in Lisbon, the project of some young&restless travelers who stopped wandering through the wide world to make...
Tea at the king`s well
Sometimes, in some places, where there are so many sights to see and where I come and go without a stop, I need a break to unwind in the quiet, and that usually happens when...
An enlightened millionaire`s inheritance or the Sintra treasure
Sintra at the beginning of the year 1900…the last days of the Portuguese monarchy. A piece of land that belonged to the barons of Regaleira gets a new owner, the rich António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro. And as any new owner who is...
Avenida Palace Hotel - Belle Époque in Lisbon
J`aime la Belle Époque, the flourishing years when Europe rediscovers the beauty à la française, when the Parisian savoir-vivre, the haute-couture and the “smart”architecture fascinate the capitals of the...
