Europe, England, London, United Kingdom

Columbia Road, a vibrant flower market in East London

It was only after 9 years living in London that I finally went to visit the Columbia Road flower market. And no, I don't have a good excuse for why it took so long for me to do that. Because if there's one person who loves markets (be of food or flowers) that person is me... Continue reading Columbia Road, uma linda feira de flores no leste de Londres

Europe, Poland

Zakopane, the winter capital of Poland (in summer)

A while ago I was on holiday in the Slovakian countryside when I discovered that I was very close to the Polish border. And on the other side of the border there was a small tourist town high up in the Tatras Mountains. The name of this little town is Zakopane, it is known to be the winter capital of... Continue reading Zakopane, a capital de inverno da Polônia (no verão)

Asia, Singapore

Backpacking in Singapore: travelling on a budget

I arrived in Singapore dying to take a dip in that wonderful infinity pool at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel. I imagined myself drinking a cocktail on one of the most famous and photographed terraces in the world. Then I remembered that I was backpacking through Asia and that my budget didn't include 300 pounds for 1 day accommodation... Continue reading Mochilão em Singapura: conhecendo o país com pouco dinheiro