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Portuguelishes… Portugal’s Stunning Cuisine
A Country of Food Lovers Portugal has an impressive variety and vastness in its cuisine. We are still quite amazed that its food is not as well known as the Italian or Spanish cuisine. But what we like about this fact is that the dishes are still very authentic and kind of secret. And maybe […]
Portuguese Identity Card and Festivals… Not the Old 3 F’s anymore!
Festivals and Events of Portugal Like many other European countries Portugal was trapped in dictatorship for a period of time of its history. During that period people’s lives were miserable and contained. Portuguese were not able to speak freely about their believes, their thoughts and their passions. It is believed that the principles Deus, Pátria […]
Algarve… Europe’s secret Australia!
Travel Report Algarve Why doing a 24-hour flight, changing at different airports to various airlines? Australia’s coast is just here in Europe! 12 apostles is one of Down Under’s iconic landmarks that everyone wants to see. What most people don’t know is that Portugal features exactly the same style of cliff landscape. Long stretches of […]
Porto… Tiled City with a Horizontal Eiffel Tower!
To write this Travel Report Porto we did not only the city center but also made a Douro river boat trip. It was great to not only discover this great city but also the breathtaking landscapes around. Read more about our boat trip in the second part of this article. Travel Report Porto City The […]
3 Days Flash Tour… Picturesque villages of Portugal
Travel Report Mountain Villages of Portugal For most foreigners Portugal just consists of Lisbon, Porto and the beautiful beaches of Algarve. Nevertheless, this is just part of the story! There is an unknown hidden side with beautiful enchanted mountain villages bringing you back in time. Breathtaking mountain streets lead through stunning landscapes up to winter […]
Lisbon… 40 things to do and places to go
During our stay in Lisbon we discovered that the city offers a monstrosity amount of sights and activities. Possibilities do not stop at the city borders but also include Belém, Cascais and Sintra. Have a look at our top 40 of things to do in Lisbon to get some inspiration for your city break. Things […]
Lisbon…The beginning of a new world!
Travel report Lisbon It’s a sunny day in Lisbon,… but it has the perfume of the moon… when the early morning comes quietly. The first tram in the street… makes a chorus with the sound of the slippers in Ribeira when it rains, Lisbon has the perfume of promised land. The processions have the smell […]
The Real Sri Lanka… Festivals, Voluntary Work and Aryuveda
Local Life and Culture of Sri Lanka Religion as well as religious festivals, work and aryuvedic medicine are important pillars regarding local life and culture of Sri Lanka. Find here some info to consider before and during your trip. Religion & Festivities Even though Sri Lanka is predominately Buddhist (71%), the country also welcomes Hinduism […]
Accomodation… Where to Book
Booking Accommodation One of the main worries within travelers is where to stay (unless you go wild). Whether you’re a planner and like to book in advance or you’re part of the rough league and only book on site, where one will spend the next night is something that is in everybody’s mind. Here we […]
TurtleFormula… Get your Prep!
Travel Preparation – Packing your Bags CALLLMM DOWWWNN! No stress as nothing is as easy as preparing for your journey with our TurtleFormula. We help to organize yourself and pack up all the essentials to get a good travel preparation! It is a common question among travelers and women: “What shall I bring?”. Missing essential items can […]
Transport of Sri Lanka… Taking it Slow
Guide on using transport in Sri Lanka When making a round-trip through the island as we did, you will definitely spend a lot of your time with transport. The usual way arriving in Sri Lanka is usually by plane through Colombo airport and using ground transportation for domestic travels. The latter is definitely an adventure: sometimes […]
Sri Lanka’s Food… Spicy and Delicious
Food and Dishes of Sri Lanka For westerns’ common living habits, our notion of spicy is what Sri Lankans would call a joke or food for babies! If you think you over-tried spicy food wait until you have Sri Lankan curry or Dahl. This is not to discourage you but to alert you. Some of […]