
Going solo in Lisbon
I arrived in Lisbon airport quite late at night on the Friday and tried to navigate myself on the public transport to get to my accommodation, which was conveniently located in central Lisbon. As soon as I stepped outside the train station and onto the main square, I already fell in love with this place. …

Lunch on A Hillside Monastery Near Lisbon
During my work trip to Lisbon, the electoral commission of Portugal treated us to a private lunch on the most beautiful hill-side monastery. Convento da Arrabida was the highlight of my entire trip as it gazes out across green hills, turquoise waters and white sandy beaches whilst clinging to the slopes of Arrabida mountains. Medieval hermits …

International Electoral Symposium Work Trip
I don’t usually talk about my 9-5 job in this blog but I work for a political consultancy in London and we had a chance to host and attend an electoral symposium in Troia, just outside Lisbon. The 16th International Electoral Symposium is where we showcased election solutions and shared insights on election modernization best practises …
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Sintra: The Magical Land of Palaces
Sintra is only 25km from Lisbon and a historically significant town of Portugal. It is of no surprise that the whole town is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural significance and outstanding natural beauty. A day trip is enough to whisk you away into this castle-filled wonderland. Getting there: The easiest way …

3 Days In Colourful Porto
Travelling to Porto was a last minute decision and somewhere I wanted to escape the dullness of London’s winter. Porto was the remedy that i desperately needed as it had the perfect combination of colourful buildings, tasty food, cobbled streets, interesting architecture and the most brilliant sunsets. It was the perfect little city to do …
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