Blog
Every now and then general thoughts are shared here.
Travel, Surf, Food Cravings, photography, Collaborations and whatever comes into my mind.
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Bougainvillea
Fotos: Zé Pedro Alvarez
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The Magic Hour
It’s called “the magic hour” Before the sun sinks low When everything is bathed In a warm, golden glow Kathy Figueroa Photos: @salty_frames
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ART and TRADITION – Monsaraz
Since the beginning of the 19th Century, the factory that produces these traditional blankets in Reguengos de Monsaraz has become part of the culture and most of the patterns and colors used are closely related to Alentejo. Used by the shepherds to protect themselves from the cold, these high-quality, hand-made wool blankets are now pieces…
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Small waves are fun
Photos by João Bracourt
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Go West
Photos by Zé Pedro Alvarez
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Land of Waves & Trains, Sri Lanka – Part II
The earth has music for those who listen. – Shakespeare Photos | @studio_melchior
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Ferragudo Town, Algarve
A small town with honest beauty…this is how I like to think about Ferragudo. A struggling Algarvian village trying to keep itself genuine between all the neon lights and pubs…a place where fig trees still grow in between the traditional Portuguese paving and the neighbor has mouth-watering loquats… Photos by @_slightlyagitated
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Land of Waves & Trains, Sri Lanka – Part I
Is it odd that I miss waking up to the sound of the train horn at 6 in the morning? Maybe not…it does remind me that it was for a good reason…15 minutes later and I was crossing the road heading to the beach… Fotos by @studio_melchior
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CoolnVintage – The best way to explore
Certain places in the world feel magical and this is one of them…wild and untamed, that’s how I describe the Algarve’s west coast. This rugged land with steep cliffs and pristine beaches has been part of my own personal discoveries since my early teens when surfing became part of my life. It’s a special place and…
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SRI LANKA – Midigama
This beautiful island has had its fair share of tragedy and misfortune. Besides having been colonized by the Portuguese, the Duch, and the English, Sri Lanka went through an extremely violent civil war which lasted more than 20 years, it was also one of the countries struck by the 2004 Tsunami and now, the recent bombings… Unfortunately, Sri Lanka…
