I wander around the city and its escapes, discovering the experiences that are worthwhile in a world full of noise.
As a curator of the best of Portugal and sometimes as a World traveller, with more than twenty years of articles published, in the national and international press, and also as an TV Show. author, this is my digital magazine, where I present my curated collection of exquisite life experiences.

Sancha Trindade

Elizabeth McGovern, Era uma vez em Lisboa

Numa conversa de café conclui que muitas pessoas não associam a Cora Crawley de Downton Abbey a Deborah Gelly de Era uma vez na América. Completamente viciada na famosa série inglesa, nunca é demais relembrar um dos filmes obra-prima  mais marcantes da minha adolescência. Em baixo deixo-vos algumas memórias, mas mais importante que recordar é a maneira como Elizabeth McGovern descreve Lisboa, numa entrevista onde escolheu a magia de Lisboa para o seu Celebrety Travel no The Telegraph.

Why Lisbon?
It’s a magical kind of place that I find as beautiful as Paris but not so jaded and well-trodden. There’s a freshness about the colours of the city, and a freshness about the people, who are incredibly warm and welcoming. And I like its lack of pretension. I think it’s the perfect city for a short spring break.

Anything special I should pack?
It’s hilly so leave your heels at home. It’s a lot warmer than the UK but if you’re going in the spring I’d still take a coat and a waterproof.

What’s the first thing you do?
I like to go for a walk around the historic city centre and then stroll down to the harbour. The other district I’m particularly fond of is the area around the 500-year-old turreted Torre de Belém, one of Lisbon’s most recognisable landmarks. The Padrão dos Descobrimentos is nearby.

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