Around 15 minutes walk from Monastiraki square in Athens, you can find an ancient ceremony with tombs that date back to the Bronze age. Karemeikos is one of the Northern districts in Athens that was once known as the ‘potters district’ because the ancient potters (keramais) who made the Attic vases came from. This is […]
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On my first day in Castelo Branco, the countryside Beira district of Portugal, I was welcomed to one of the most beautiful gardens in Castelo Branco. It is, quite possibly, the most beautiful Baroque garden in Portugal and one of the most beautiful gardens I ever laid eyes on. Jardim do Paço Episcopal – or […]
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If you are staying anywhere near Monsanto in Portugal then please take some time to visit this beautiful and authentic mountain top village. The Castle was used in the filming of the Game of Thrones, the restaurants are traditional and the views will amaze you. I spent one day in Monsanto and totally loved it. […]