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Silves Cathedral (Algarve): poorly preserved, but the visit is worth it

Silves, in the Algarve, is one of the most important historical sites of Portugal. Among the top destinations there, tourists find the Silves Cathedral. I live in the Algarve and go to Silves frequently. After several visits to the cathedral, I will show you the building, with many photos and some basic information for your […]

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Visit the tomb of Christopher Columbus in Seville

I go to Seville (Spain) every year. Many times, repeating the visit to the Seville Cathedral is a priority because the construction is one of the world’s biggest marvels of engineering and architecture. On each occasion, it’s possible to get a unique perspective of all details, both inside and outside. A post about the cathedral will come soon to this blog, with lots of photos and tips for your visit. […]

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Silves Castle is a remarkable tourist attraction in the Algarve

Portugal, a paradise for History lovers, features some of the best castles to visit in Europe. Among them is the fascinating Silves Castle, in Silves (Algarve, south of the country). This is the castle you’re about to discover with me. The virtual tour brings lots of photos and tips for your real-life visit. In the end, a link leads to additional images. Get […]

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Curiosities

Why airplane seats are usually blue?

Damas, I notice that blue is a frequent color in airplane seats. Is it just a coincidence? No. Choosing a color is a matter of practical and psychological reasons.

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Travel

Pôr-do-Sol, a restaurant in Alvor (Algarve)

In Alvor, one of the most popular restaurants is Pôr-do-Sol. I go there often with my family.

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An exciting visit to the Cairo Museum

Museum of Egyptian Antiquities is the name, but people commonly know it as the Cairo Museum. The enormous building shines as a key point to visit in Egypt. On this virtual tour, you will see dozens of photos and tips for your visit.

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Travel

The best time to visit the Algarve (south of Portugal)

I love the Algarve. It’s a privilege to live here. The south of Portugal has paradisiacal places and a lot of fun, keeping its position as a favourite destination for European tourists. Cleverly and understandably, Portugal’s official tourism department promotes the Algarve as “Europe’s most famous secret.” There’s a beautiful, heart-touching video about this, and I recommend you watch […]

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Travel

Algarve: Europe’s most famous secret

Portugal world widely promotes the Algarve (south of the country) as “Europe’s most famous secret.”

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Technology Travel

Skull Island: Google Maps shows where King Kong lives

‘Kong: Skull Island,’ the 2017 American monster film directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, is a reboot of the famous franchise and brings now the giant gorilla back to our attention. But this island… Are you curious to know where it is? Well, you and millions of people are. Thankfully, my travel companion Google Maps comes to help us, just for […]