“Are you still enjoying it?” The weighted question behind choosing Portugal as home
People ask me the same thing again and again: “Are you still enjoying Portugal?” It sounds polite. It’s really about identity, control, and the script we were taught to live by. I moved in my 50s and wrote a workbook so others could do it too. Here’s what the question means, why it persists.
Thrones, Crowns, and Stones: Africa’s Hidden Masterpieces Underground - Part 4
From Yoruba crowns to Zimbabwean stone sculptures, Luba maternity figures to Kongo nkisi power objects, Africa’s masterpieces await beneath a Portuguese winery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sustainable Tourism: How to Travel Without Harming the Places You Love
Tourism can enrich or damage a destination—it all depends on how we travel. Discover how to explore the world in a way that respects the environment, supports local communities, and ensures future generations can enjoy it, too.
