The Castro neighborhood in San Francisco is synonymous with freedom of expression and LGBT culture. Since the 1940s, San Francisco had a reputation as a city of tolerance and open-mindedness. Many members of the LGBT community, including dishonorably discharged veterans, moved to the city after World War II, and many of them settled in the Castro…
Located very close to the Furnas boilers, Parque Grená is a recent attraction that only opened to the public in 2019. All the visitors will undoubtedly be enchanted by incredible places to explore such as waterfalls, extraordinary views, wild vegetation,… it looks like an enchanted forest 🌳…
Located in the heart of San Francisco Bay, just over a mile (about 2 kilometers) from the city’s coastline, Alcatraz Island has been used for various purposes: as a fortress, a lighthouse, and, as it is most famously known, as a federal maximum-security prison. Alcatraz Island was named by Spanish explorers (Isla de los Alcatraces), and its name…
It’s true, I’m back to the blog and regular travel itinerary posts 🙈. The last post was published over 2 years ago, and honestly, I’m not even sure how so much time passed because I didn’t notice it. A lot has happened during this period; COVID-19 almost came to an end, I bought a house and already moved in, and I traveled quite a bit to destinations that are well worth it…
The Conímbriga ruins, in Condeixa-a-Nova, near the city of Coimbra, are one of the richest archaeological places in Portugal and even in the Iberian Peninsula. They represent an ancient Roman city that stretches over a very vast area and is equipped with spas, amphitheater, forum and aqueduct. It’s a place where it’s impossible to remain indifferent when imagining…
Vila Franca do Campo is located on the south coast of São Miguel island and was once in time its capital. Located about 25 kilometers away from Ponta Delgada, this small municipality has a rich landscape, lots of history and incredible beaches. The municipality of Vila Franca do Campo was the first capital of the São Miguel since it…
The Vila Franca do Campo islet, also known as the “Princess ring” 👸 due to its shape, is located on the south coast of São Miguel island about 500 meters from the coast and has a maximum height of 62 meters. This small island has volcanic origins and is one of the main tourist attractions in Azores, especially since it…
High up on the hill of Santa Luzia ⛰️ it’s possible to find a very imposing church that attracts the attention of all visitors. The Santuário do Sagrado Coração de Jesus (in English, Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus) is one of the most famous and beautiful in the country, with a privileged location and a panoramic view…
The Panoramic view of Detrelo da Malhada is a viewpoint that has an incredible view of the town of Moldes, in the heart of Serra da Freita inside Arouca GeoPark area 🌳. Created in 2009, the Arouca GeoPark was the second Portuguese geopark. It has an area of more than 320 square kilometers and brings together several attractions….