Cam 120 km in sus de Lisabona, pe coasta, Nazaré e luat cu asalt de valuri de turisti doar in timpul zilei, si doar vara. In restul anului vei descoperi un sat alb albastru care nu si-a vandut inca sufletul. E un vechi sat de pescari, cu radacini adanci in istorie. Pe la anul 700, locuitorii sai se luptau amarnic cu piratii cand un duo legendar a intrat in scena: un calugar si un rege. Regele purta o sabie care vazuse multe batalii, iar calugarul purta o statuie a mantuirii. Roderic, ultimul rege vizigot, s-a stabilit aici impreuna cu calugarul sau si cu o statuie a Fecioarei Maria, adusa din…
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You like happiness? Go to Portugal. Now
Sun. Wind. Wild, endless shores. The deepest azure ocean, and rocks so unearthly, they are hypnotic. An unparalleled sense of untamed freedom. A stark, undeniable revelation of the essential. Portugal quickly transforms into a deeply personal history. This is not your typical holiday; this is a reset vacation. No all-inclusive resorts or rigid schedules; instead, it offers everything you never knew you were missing. during This journey through shockingly beautiful places you will find your way back to your true self. thankfully, most of Portugal will remain indecipherable to five-star resort aficionados. because here, the ocean, sun, cliffs, and wind possess the rare gift of stripping away all clichés, revealing…
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Mont Saint-Michel for the happy few
Everyone dreams of Mont Saint-Michel, the iconic abbey rising majestically from the sea. But most visitors will be swept up in the midday tides of tourism. The real treasure lies in mastering its rhythms. THE FIND The true magic of Mont Saint-Michel is revealed by visiting during specific tidal cycles and times of day. It’s about seeing the island fully surrounded by water, or conversely, walking across the vast sands at low tide, and experiencing it without the overwhelming crowds. This wisely informed decision transforms the tourist trap into a next-level, personal experience. You get to witness the dramatic power of the tides that shape its legend and enjoy the…
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Bretagne: a Celtic love story
How did we end up with a Crêperie? Our friends already know the story, which, incidentally, became quite famous in the press at the time. However, the true inception is the best part: what exactly is the connection between salted caramel, King Arthur, galettes complètes, island houses, and Celtic dances? One word answer: a wedding. Of course, not just any wedding, but a wedding like no other, held in a water-surrounded hamlet in Brittany. Besides bringing together a wonderful bunch of people scattered all over Europe and uniting a deeply in love couple, the wedding proved the perfect opportunity to step into a story. To be honest, Carnac was already…
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The Beauty And The Beast: NAZARE
Far enough up the coast from Lisbon, Nazaré is only transited by tourist packs during the day. If you avoid the classical summer rage, you find a blue and white village that has not sold its soul to the devil of leisure just yet. The legend It is an old fishing village, truly ancient. Around the year 700, its inhabitants fought pirates when a legendary duo entered the scene: a monk and a king. The king wielded a sword of bravery, and the monk bore a statue of redemption. Roderic, the last Visigoth king, settled here with his monk and a statue of the Virgin Mary, borne from distant Nazareth.…
