… or a long weekend in Lisbon. Like last year, I was very fortunate that Filo, my Portuguese friend, welcomed me in her home and introduced me to this part of her country. During my stay in Lisbon, I enjoyed a warm weather, quite exceptional at this time of year even for this area: the day temperature was as high as 26-27 degrees, transforming this … Continue reading Portugal North & South (II) …
What a better way to discover a country and its culture than being introduced to them by a native guide? Moreover, when this guide is a caring friend, who invites you in their home and shows you their favourite spots, travelling to a foreign country not only becomes an immersive experience, but also a wonderful holiday. I have been very fortunate to have such friends … Continue reading Portugal: North & South (I)
When we visit Portugal and the United Kingdom today, it seems quite absurd to compare the one with the other: geography, climate, culture, architecture, food… everything looks so different. And yet, if we investigate the history of these two countries, we soon discover that they have formed a long-lasting relationship, now regarded as “the world’s oldest alliance,” which can be traced back to 1147 and … Continue reading England & Portugal: a long-standing alliance
The eternal student - anglophile version 