Portugal
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Unfortunately, the last stop in Portugal. A little lonely, but the day spent in Douro was impressive, even if it rained most of the day. Good company, tranquil views and some Port wine helped. Experiencing my first Champions League game (FC Porto vs. Leipzig) was a highlight – the passion from the crowd (the guy…
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I never thought I’d be someone to have a favourite book or author. However on my last trip throughout Latin America, I stumbled upon The Art of Travel and was soon hooked on the writing of Alain de Botton. A few years on and I now found myself attending his The School of Life Conference here…
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Sao MIguel was probably everything I’d hoped the Canary Islands were, and Madeira everything I was glad they hadn’t been. View fullsize Lagoa das Sete Cidades (Seven Cities) Incredibly lush, alive with rolling green paddocks everywhere you looked, the beauty of the island beats you into submission. The views underwater were just as impressive, as…
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