Art on the Streets in Lisbon
Lisbon is a relatively small capital city, but it packs a pretty big artistic punch. With at least four major galleries – […]
Looking to the World: Belém and Portugal’s Golden Age of Discovery
At the mouth of the River Tagus, where ships and caravels once set sail on epic voyages of discovery, Belém (confusingly pronounced […]
Weekend Wanderlust #10: Where Two Worlds Collide
Istanbul. Constantinople. Byzantium. Wherever you were in history, this city has always been exciting. Exotic. A meeting place between West and East. […]
Wandering the Old Streets of Lisbon
I have a confession to make. I went to Lisbon last week – for a whole week – and I did absolutely […]
Seeking New Landscapes and Having New Eyes: A Reminder of Why I Travel
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” (Marcel Proust). Six weeks ago, I probably […]
Weekend Wanderlust #9: Behind South Africa’s Glitzy Door
South Africa, and Cape Town in particular, has been on my travel wish list for a very long time. I’d love to watch […]