Short Stories you don’t need. They are just nice to know…
“The Rooster of Barcelos is the corporate logo of the Portuguese soul. It was manufactured by a dictatorship, embraced by the counterculture, and sold to millions of travelers who have absolutely no idea that its entire existence hinges on a […]
“Vila Berta was built at the beginning of the 20th century to house the working-class people of Graça… Today, it is an architectural gem, famous for its asymmetric, beautiful houses with iron balconies and tiles, making it one of the […]
“Inside the quarter, located near Rua da Graça and planned for 120 families was a chapel, a school and near it a cinema, the Royal Cine, the first to screen a movie with… (wait for it!) sound: “White Shadows in […]
“Vila Sousa is a masterclass in urban camouflage—hiding a crowded, high-density industrial courtyard right behind the grand, aristocratic facade of a ruined palace.” — From the architectural archives on Lisbon’s Vilas Operárias. Look Closer: The Palace in Disguise If you […]
What does art mean? In my definition, art is everything you don’t have to do. We have to wear something to keep us warm, but we don’t need designer fashions. We have to eat, but we don’t need balti curries […]
“At the time of checking-in, we were instantly impressed by the cozy atmosphere of the garden, totally isolated from the dusty streets of Kathmandu. It was not a luxurious hotel, but stylish and comfy, nicely decorated with paintings/drawings, wooden benches […]
“In the art of floral arrangement, beauty is not measured by abundance… Just as important as the flowers themselves is the space between them, the quiet emptiness that allows each element to breathe.” — Written by GCS Times on Hospitality […]
“Loved the two resident cats.” • “The cats are also very cute, and I’m not a cat person” • “I also loved the cats, Chimmi and Rocco!” • “The cats were frosting on the cake!” • “Orange cat visited us […]
Venture off the beaten track and out of your comfort zone, dodge the crowds and, above all, steer clear of tourist traps. Here are seven ideas, one for each of Lisbon’s hills, devised by locals.” — Published blindly by Euronews […]
