how it all started

Hi everyone! My name is Sara and I was born-and-raised in Porto. I graduated as an Industrial Engineer but I…

Sara Riobom
10 de April de 2023

Hi everyone! My name is Sara and I was born-and-raised in Porto. I graduated as an Industrial Engineer but I quickly realized that my true passion lies in writing about Portuguese culture.

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