I’m the living proof that social media are changing the way we travel. During my last trip to Madrid I’ve elected Dear Hotel after seeing it on several Instagram feeds that I follow for tips and inspiration. Located on Gran Via (which is a big plus for me when in Madrid), in front of Plaza de España and with a subway station at the door (literally), this four-star hotel is a little more pricey now than it was in the…
Alvalade was my childhood address in Lisbon and it’s filled of wonderful memories. More than just the modernist buildings and the multiple services, this “bairro” has now new yummy spots — but some of the old ones are as…
Business and leisure. People tend to claim that you better not mix business with pleasure, but as far as I’m concerned, as lifestyle editor, those two things have never been apart for real. On the contrary: my experience says…
1. Alentejo’s Certified Restaurants Guide/Guia de Restaurantes Certificados do Alentejo, Caminho das Palavras (PT-EN) From a very poor diet to an ingenious and resourceful gastronomy. Alentejo, 100 kilometers south of Lisbon, is more and more appreciated by its coastline…
1. Parque del Retiro It’s a cliché but Sundays are not the same if I don’t go for a walk (or for a boat trip) here when I’m in Madrid. Before or after the museums nearby. Há lugares-comuns que…
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