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Experience Budapest’s Artistic Explosion: Bartók Tavasz 2024
Experience Budapest’s Artistic Explosion: Bartók Tavasz 2024 This spring Budapest, Hungary’s vibrant city is gearing up for the Bartók Tavasz International Art Weeks, a festival set to pay tribute to of Béla Bartók, a highly esteemed composer in Hungary’s history. Set to take place from the 5th to the 14th of April 2024, this event […]
Istanbul: The Living, Breathing City Beyond Postcard Views
ISTANBUL – To the casual tourist, Istanbul is a city of breathtaking monuments and photo ops – the magnificent domes of the Hagia Sophia, the slender minarets of the Blue Mosque piercing the skyline, the grand Topkapi Palace overlooking the Bosphorus. Yet for those who take the time to explore beneath the surface, Istanbul reveals […]
Uncover the Mysterious Allure of Istanbul’s Spy Games
If you’re a history buff or just someone who loves a good spy thriller, then Istanbul should be at the top of your travel bucket list. This ancient city, straddling Europe and Asia, was the epicenter of shadowy espionage operations during the tense Cold War era. From safe houses that harboured defectors to secluded street […]
Tourism Between Prague and China Expands With More Direct Flights
In a bid to broaden tourism activities between Prague and China, the two countries will once again enjoy more direct connections serving them going forward. Hainan Airlines will resume its direct route to Beijing this summer from June 24, 2024. This move comes after a break by the airline since the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw […]
Portugal’s Most Famous Book Fair Returns
The Lisbon Book Fair is back. Set to run from 29th May to 16th June 2024, this year’s edition will feature many new participants, and 10 more exhibitors than in previous years. Held since the 1930’s, the fair has grown into a popular cultural attraction for both locals and visitors. What to expect The numerous […]
Lisbon: New Nightlife Laws?
The Lisbon City Council has received around 150 contributions from the public after it presented proposals for measures to regulate the city’s nightlife. The proposed measures seek to balance the right to rest and night-time activities. Lisbon undoubtedly boasts one of the trendiest nightlife scene in the European region. Districts such as Bairro Alto and […]
A look at Lisbon’s Roman Galleries: 2024 International Day of Monuments and Sites
The International Day of Monuments and Sites is set for 18th April 2024. This year, it presents numerous opportunities for visitors to enjoy various offerings by museums and sites in the country. These include concerts, theatre and dance shows, guided tours among others. This year, one of the highlights includes the reopening of the Roman […]
The Saharan Death Cloud Returns
Does the seemingly spectral dust cloud that comes up from the African desert scare you? The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) warned yesterday that this dusty mass from North Africa might be returning with devastating effects. Although the APA predicted that it would mainly hit Spain, with minimal effects on Portugal, people are still urged to […]
Portugal’s Biggest Art Event Just Around the Corner: Why You Should Go
The Lisbon Art and Antiques Fair (LAAF) is back again this April, starting on 12th and lasting until 21st. This will be the 21st Edition of LAAF, and as usual, it will be held at the Cordoaria Nacional, Lisbon’s most iconic exhibition centre. LAAF is organized annually by the Portuguese Antique Dealers Association (A.P.A.) to […]
Gil Semedo April 19 “Caboswing” Tour is triple good news to fans
The talented Cape Verdean pop singer is returning to Lisbon after Portuguese fans charmed him last year. As part of a tour celebrating 30 years of his career, Gil Semedo performed at the Coliseu dos Recreios, Lisbon in March 2023, where fans responded with hearty standing ovations to his captivating voice, striking at the heart […]