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Lisbon, warts and all
We met with a bunch of friends in Lisbon to celebrate the New Year. Here are some of my impressions on this city. What I absolutely adored: Pastéis de nata! These custard tarts are the most delicious pastries I’ve eaten in a long time. They can be found in pastelarias (pastry shops), cafes and restaurants. … Continue reading
A colourful corner of Buenos Aires: La Boca
Every city has an area that is so touristy that is generally avoided by locals. La Boca is one such place. La Boca (Spanish for “mouth”) is situated at the mouth of the Riachuelo, a (polluted) navigable river that flows into the River Plate. Until the first half of the 19th century, the area was … Continue reading
The English pub
A bit of history The pub is a time-honoured English institution. The word pub derives from the phrase public house, a drinking establishment. Its origins an be traced back to the times of the Roman occupation of Britain. The Romans established a network of tabernae, or inns. After the Romans left, the Anglo-Saxons took up … Continue reading
Day trip to Chichester
I left the train station and followed a few people who looked like they were going to the town centre. I had no choice because I didn’t have a map or guide. Then I followed the signs to the Tourist Information Centre, a shop on South Street. I bought a guide in the form of … Continue reading
My 7 Links Project: older blog posts given a new lease of life
I was nominated by Ruth from Tanama Tales to participate in the “My 7 Links” project. I’ll be honest and say that I’d never heard of that project until Ruth included me in her list, but upon reading her post I got excited to participate. It all began when the folks at TripBase set the … Continue reading
Luján, between faith and history
The view of the basilica, with its looming spires, never fails to impress. It’s Luján, Argentina’s epicentre of Catholic faith, where miracles are prayed for and where thousands go on pilgrimage every year hoping that Our Lady of Luján will hear their pleas. This time round we skipped the basilica and headed to the History … Continue reading
5 fun facts about Canada
We lived in this great country for about a year and a half and had the opportunity to visit many wonderful places, like Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Southern Ontario. Here are a few things I learned or discovered during out time there. The photos are my own. Canada is a constitutional monarchy. This French colony … Continue reading
If you’re in… Ottawa
We visited Ottawa in the middle of January and, although it may not be the best time to visit, we got to see and do quite a bit. Here’s a few tips that worked for us. The ByWard Market, established in 1826, is a lovely place to visit -even in winter. The indoor market is … Continue reading
If you’re in… Buenos Aires (part II)
More useful tips that’ll help you feel at home in this wonderful city. Tips. You’re not expected to tip taxi drivers. The standard tip is about 10% of the bill in restaurants and bars. Some places add it to the bill when there’s a party of eight or more people. Haggling is not a common … Continue reading
If you’re in… Buenos Aires
Tips for enjoying your visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Just like in any other big city, tourists are the default target of pickpockets. If you take a few sensible precautions, nothing will mar your holiday: Don’t carry valuables in your back pockets Carry your backpack or handbag in the front rather than your back. Never … Continue reading
