The peaceful Moorish alleys of Lisbon are invading by stinky and noisy tuk-tuks dragging a heavy load of tourists. Is it really necessary? Is it possible to promote tourism in a city without destroying it in the process?
Category: From the Blog
Monsters in the Lagoon: Cruise Ships in Venice
Venice is such a romantic place that most of the time we forget that to allow so many people to visit it we are destroying it.
Dismaland Photo Gallery
A photographic journey inside Dismaland – Banksy’s Theme Park – and Weston-Super-Mare, home of Tropicana, Birnbeck Pier and endless summer fun.
Dismaland: Banksy’s Nightmare by the Sea
Banksy’s new ambitious project, an art fair shaped as a theme park, is a great display of art works, an entitlement of subversive artists and, I suspect, also there’s more to Dimaland that hits the eye.
What Food to Pack Before Travelling
As much as we like to taste the local delicacies, on longer trips food might have a heavy impact on our budget. Bringing food will help saving money for other activities, but it has to be nutritious, light, easy to carry and, possibly, tasty!
Liebster Award Nomination
We’ve been granted a Liebster awards…but what is it? Find it out, read our interview and check out our nominations!
Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam: Why I Dislike it
We visited the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam… and we didn’t like it a single bit this is why you should avoid it and why you should go.
Handwriting and Trains
A piece of paper throw in a bin, a moment I still carry with me so many year. Writing for its own sake and travelling by train…
Milan Central Station: my favourite worst nightmare
Magnificence and misery, beauty and dirt…the Central Station in Milan is the unintended testimonial for Milan’s dual nature, a constant tension between contrasting opposites.
Cervejaria Ramiro: a Fishy Restaurant
There are many good places to eat in Lisbon, with a quality / price ratio ranking amongst the best in Europe. However we managed to find an incredibly disappointing restaurant. Find out why.