Visiting the Lisbon Cathedral and Santo António Church in Sé
If you hop off at the Sé stop along the Tram 28 route, you have the option of visiting two landmarks, the Lisbon …
The Travelling Squid in 2015 – Savouring the moment
When I first opened my eyes on 1 Jan 2015, I knew it would be a year like no other. It wasn’t …
A Christmas Special – The Travelling Squid in 2014
If I could say in a few simple words how The Travelling Squid has fared over this year, I would say that …
Overcoming a writer’s block – The Travelling Squid on hiatus
It’s 10.30pm on a weekday evening. Ed Sheeran is playing in the background on Spotify. I stare blankly at my WordPress editor. …
7 easy directions from the Sé Tram 28 stop to Castelo Sao Jorge
This is a continuation from: ‘Seven great stops along the Lisbon Tram 28 Route‘ If you find yourself worrying about finding your way …
Is the true spirit of giving to give without expectations?
I was looking forward to the year-end, as the generous employer of mine doled out The Bonus. It was by far the best that …
Seven great stops along the Lisbon Tram 28 Route
Tram 28, the whimsical little yellow tram is a rather interesting little mobile centrepiece of Lisbon. Despite its reputation for being a tad touristy, …
Must-eat: Visit Cervejaria Ramiro for the best seafood in Lisbon
Eating at Cervejaria Ramiro was by far one of the best eating experiences we had during our three-week stay in Europe. For the …
Ten lessons a university exchange taught me, five years on
Back in 2009, going on a university exchange programme was all the rage. Half of my university clique had gone on an …
People watching at Cais das Colunas and the Tagus River
Not much info is available in English on Cais das Colunas, the two columns which rise from the waters of the Tagus …