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Mónica Boixeda
Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal and famous for its export of port, the fortified wine that is popular as a pre- or post-dinner drink. In addition to its great food and wine, there’s plenty of shopping to be done in this modern city. Today, we’re going to tell you where you can find locally made products and hand-crafted items as well as where you can find some quality wine and port to take back home with you. A Vida Portuguesa To start out our tour, we’re going to A Vida Portuguesa, at 20 Rua Galeria de Paris. Located in a beautiful, sunlit space on the second floor, this unique store if full of items that have survived the test of time. It was started by journalist Catarina Portas, who sought out Portuguese products that kept their original style and packaging over many years. You can find great gifts and souvenirs here as well as household items, ceramics, stationery, and retro toys, all of which are made in Portugal http://www.avidaportuguesa.com/ Portosigns Another store specializing exclusively in products made in Portugal, Portosigns actually refers to two different stores. The first store, which is named TRADITION, is located at 17 Rua da Alfândega, opposite the “Casa do Infante”. It exhibits and sells items that are of genuine Portuguese origin and more traditional than its sister store. Of especial interest are the bags, hats and ties made of cork and the ceramic and metal rooster sculptures. They also have original, locally designed t-shirts. Stop by to see one of their ongoing exhibitions featuring ceramics, paintings, photographs, and more. INNOVATION is...
Mónica Boixeda
In recent years, Dubrovnik has joined the European initiative of the Night of the Museums. As part of this, the galleries, museums and cultural institutions will open their doors for free to the public from 6 pm to 1 am on the last Sunday in January. They will also offer special events on this magical night; readings, workshops and other surprises await visitors. The offerings are so diverse that we have selected a few of the most interesting museums for you which you will be able to visit on Jan. 27 in Dubrovnik without spending a single euro. Museum of Cultural History The former Rector´s Palace is now home to this museum which has a fine collection of objects originating from the period of the Republic of Dubrovnik, Ragusa. Its paintings, ceramics, clothing, ornaments, jewelry and photographs cover a period in history from the 15th century to 20th century (Knezev dvor 1). Sponza Palace One of the most beautiful buildings in Dubrovnik is the Sponza Palace. Built in 1522 and featuring both Renaissance and Gothic styles, it has always been a public building where intellectuals and artists of the time held social gatherings in its stately halls. Now, the municipal archives preserves and organizes exhibitions and recitals regularly. One of its rooms is dedicated to the fallen soldiers of the war of 1991. In their gift shop, you can buy replicas of some of the documents in their collection. Ethnographic Museum This museum is located in the old granary of the city, one of the most important buildings in the history of Dubrovnik that dates from 1590...
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In many people’s minds, the city of Venice is practically synonymous with life, revelry and fun. At no time is this more apparent than during Carnevale. Every year the city of Venice throws a major bash over a number of weeks, culminating in a final hurrah on Shrove Tuesday (also known as Fat Tuesday or Marte di Grasso). If you’ve never been to Venice, this is the time to visit – and if you know the city well, you’ll already know that Carnevale is the quintessential Venitian experience. A little history The carnival originally was created to celebrate the victory of Serenissima (old Venice) over the Patriarch of Aquielia in 1162. Every year, the city would gather in honor of the victory, celebrating with song and dance. Over time, the festivities grew and during the Renaissance, the festival became an official event. Though Carnevale went into decline during the 18th century, the tradition was resumed in 1979 and today, over 3 million visitors flock to the city to celebrate. The events Carnevale in 2013 promises to be another fabulous affair. Events range from historic throwbacks to modern celebrations. From ice skating on Campo San Polo to musical spectaculars, from traveling theatrical performances to costume competitions, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Of course, there are a few events that you absolutely cannot miss. Whether you’re short on time and just catching the highlights, or you just want to take in the very best of Carnevale, here are our recommendations for the top Carnevale activities in 2013: The Beautiful Mask Competition This is one of the mainstays of...
Mónica Boixeda
Have you ever done a tour of Central Europe? Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovenia are some of the wonderful and enigmatic destinations which have become increasingly popular. An exuberant nature, fascinating culture, and especially rich history reflected in the buildings, monuments, streets and squares are some of the reasons we may want to visit these places. Today we are going to talk about Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. We will give some of the most important information to explore this amazing city even if you’re a little bit short on time. We will describe the most important places to visit but in a random order, since it’s probably best for you to design your own route. We’ll start with the obvious; Ljubljana Castle is a must-see and is also a symbol of the city. Set on top of a hill, the imposing castle looks down upon the city. It gives us a perfect view of the city, allowing us to see everything before we’ve even begun from up high. The castle, which dates back to the ninth century, now hosts a variety of cultural events (concerts, exhibitions, etc.), and you might luck out in this respect. You can ascend either by cable car or walking up, and I can recommend both methods. Bridges, bridges and more bridges! When we get into the city we will discover several things. You’ll find that walking around this city is a true joy, since it has a lot of active markets, and that you are certain to cross several bridges. Don’t miss the Dragon Bridge, Triple Bridge and the Bridge of the...
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The capital of the Netherlands is vibrant and most of all versatile, Amsterdam is a city that lives. The city is big, but it actually consist of a number of authentic small villages that all together gives this old city it´s character. From the posh south of the city, the market Albert Cuyp market to the trendy center of the city, Amsterdam will meet the needs of every resident or visitor´s shopping desires. Main Shopping Areas: 9 Streets The “9 straatjes” is the name for a fun area of small, authentic and friendly streets that are located between “Raadhuisstraat” and “Leidsestraat”. Here you will find vintage shops, alternative fashion boutiques and many other shops that represent a particular specialty. P.C. Hooftstraat and “Oud Zuid” The P.C. Hooftstraat is located in the Museum quarter neighborhood and is the place for high end designer labels as Chanel, Gucci, Hermés and Louis Vuitton. If you are among those who can afford to shop in this street, you will also love to shop in the “Oud Zuid” area, this is one of Amsterdam´s nicest residential area´s and you will be able to find chiq boutiques for men, women´s and kid´s and elegant gift shops. Nieuwedijk/Kalverstraat These two streets are connected to each other making it into a kilometers long street full of stores where you can shop for hours It is the place to shop till you drop. All major clothing stores as Zara and H&M are to be found here. Markets: Albert Cuyp Market This 260 stands market stretching down the Albert Cuypmarkt is the...
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