Elliott Paige

Elliott Paige

Lisbon, Portugal
Forget all the serious stuff! My passion is food, travel and family, and writing about food, travel, and family.
Sep
13
Yoruba Beaded Crown, Nigeria

Spirits in Wood: African Masks and Sculptures Underground - Part 3

Dogon funeral masks, Punu white-faced dancers, and Kongo nkisi figures: in the Aliança Underground Museum, Africa’s spirits live on in silence beneath Portuguese wine cellars.
5 min read
Sep
06
Mali wooden ceremonial mask

Faces of Memory: African Art Beneath the Cellar - Part 2

In the underground chambers of the Aliança Museum, Africa speaks through terracotta guardians from Niger, Fang masks from Gabon, Nkisi power figures from Congo, and Yoruba crowns from Nigeria—objects without labels, yet alive with meaning.
6 min read
Aug
30
Map of Africa

Ever Wonder What's Beneath the Wine Barrels? I Made a Fabulous Discovery in the Aliança Underground Museum - Part 1

Beneath the wine barrels of Sangalhos, Portugal, lies a secret: the Aliança Underground Museum. Its African collection—terracottas from Niger, ivory carvings from Congo, and masks from Gabon—sits largely unlabeled, yet speaks volumes about civilizations too often silenced.
5 min read
Aug
09
Cidade de Lisboa, com casario denso e o rio tejo.

Minha Primiera Blog Em Português explica porque mudar-nos aqui

Hoje, explico minha viagem quando decidir de mudar-me para outro país depois de quase dez anos em Atlanta. Li dos meus altos e baixos e como regular-me.
2 min read
Aug
02
Street food stall of woman selling local delicacies.

The Art of Authentic Travel – How to Find Local Experiences That Truly Matter

5 min read
Jul
05
Airline loung with chairs, and view of the tarmac and planes.

What's Happening To Airline Lounges? Flying Isn’t What It Used to Be

Airline lounges used to be top-notch and made you feel special. Now-a-days? It's like the luck of the draw. From Lisbon, Gatwick, and Heathrow to the Caribbean, I reflect on how lounge access has changed—and why the attitude of the people behind the desk still matters most.
5 min read
Jun
21
The image is a metal Copper used in colonial times, in a green grassy area with a view of Chirstian Cove and Willoughby Bay, Antigua

The View from Christian Hill: I Returned to Where I Started

6 min read
Jun
07
Woman cooking street food in Hong Kong's Ladies Market.

Welcome to Hong Kong

Hong Kong isn’t just a city—it’s a rhythm, a survival dance between tradition and speed. From the crunch of roast goose to the hum of Cantonese urgency, discover what makes this place unlike anywhere else.
3 min read
May
03
It's just sitting there, untouched for months, and it's depressed from the neglect. I am talking about my story.

Shifting Gears: A New Writing Rhythm

As I reignite long-term creative projects and deepen my personal reflections, I’m shifting my blog from weekly to monthly posts. This change gives me the space to focus on my books, consultancy, and the thoughtful, intentional writing I still want to share with you.
3 min read
Apr
26
Man walking through his farm

Experiential Travel

The best travel memories aren’t about ticking places off a list—they’re about the moments of deep connection. Learn how to immerse yourself in a destination, engage with locals, and turn your travels into rich, transformative experiences.
5 min read