Since I’ve moved to Northern Ireland I’ve been exploring this striking place. A lot of people ask me why I chose Northern Ireland to live. I really don’t understand why so many people ask me this question as I believe many of them don’t value what they have. What I can tell you is that one of the reasons why I’m still here is because of the absolutely stunning landscapes and incredible places I’ve discovered in my adventures in this lovely country (let alone some amazing people who have crossed my path). So, let’s see if I can show you the beauty through my eyes. Continue reading
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What to do in Los Angeles
LA is probably in a lot of people’s dreams, but this time our destination wasn’t to fulfil my dream but my son’s dream. Since a very young age he has always aspired and dreamt about the US, so this year as he was 18 years old and we don’t know for how long he is still going on holiday with us we decided to make is dream come true. At the same time, I can’t deny that I was also glad as we all fantasise about the glamour, the movies’ scenery, actors and actresses that so many times entertained us…
I was a little bit concerned about the duration of the flight as I had never went on such a long journey before. Fortunately, we had a direct flight from Dublin to LA even though it took more than 10 hours, but I managed to have some sleep and I kept myself entertained reading and watching movies. Continue reading
Guimarães, a cidade berço de Portugal
Desta vez a minha viagem levou-me à cidade considerada o berço de Portugal, visto ter sido nesta cidade que o primeiro rei de Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, nasceu. Além disso, em 1128 deu-se uma importante batalha, a Batalha de S. Mamede, que opôs D. Afonso Henriques à sua mãe e os apoiantes desta vindos da Galiza, tendo terminado com a vitória de D. Afonso Henriques. Na sequência desta vitória, em 1143 Portugal tornou-se um país com identidade própria. Guimarães foi a primeira capital do país.
São várias as razões pelas quais lhe poderia recomendar a visita a esta cidade nortenha tão bem preservada: a importância histórica desta cidade, o centro histórico medieval considerado património mundial da UNESCO, as charmosas casas magnificamente restauradas, as estreitas ruas pavimentadas com pedra, a excelente gastronomia e acima de tudo as pessoas que tão bem sabem receber quem por lá passa. Continue reading
Viana do Castelo, a princesa do Minho
Este Verão visitei a bonita cidade de Viana do Castelo localizada no Norte de Portugal na região do Alto Minho, sendo a sua localização privilegiada por ficar junto ao mar e onde o rio Lima se encontra com o Oceano Atlântico. A região do Alto Minho é bastante bonita uma vez que predominam os verdes e os azuis conferindo uma paisagem única. Para além disso a gastronomia é de comer e chorar por mais! Razões de sobra para visitar esta bela cidade minhota.
Uma vez mais o meio de transporte escolhido foi o comboio com partida do Porto-Campanhã às 8.20h. Continue reading
Guimarães the birth place of Portugal
My journey took me to the city that is called the birthplace of Portugal, as it was here that the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, was born. Also, in 1128 a very important battle, Batalha de São Mamede (a place close to Guimarães), took place opposing D. Afonso Henriques against his own mother and her Spanish supporters (from Galiza) ending with the victory of our first king, D. Afonso Henriques. As a result, in 1143 Portugal become an independent country. Guimarães was also the first capital of Portugal. Continue reading