traditions

Afurada, the magic fishermen village just across Porto

Afurada is a wonderful fishermen village just outside Porto which is still not damaged by tourism. I would not recommend…

Sara Riobom
July 25, 2016
traditions

The history of the fire boxes in Porto

Imagine that your house is on fire. There are no social networks, no internet and not even telephones with which…

Sara Riobom
January 25, 2016
traditions

What is the meaning of the Portuguese ceramic swallows?

Andorinhas, andorinhas… their delicate, flowery name immediately makes me think about the first Spring days, when the sun timidly shines…

Sara Riobom
December 2, 2015
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Why do kids jump from Luis I bridge in Porto?

When you get to Porto it’s mandatory to visit Ribeira, a small neighbourhood by the Douro river, part of Unesco’s…

Sara Riobom
October 25, 2015

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