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Mercado de Natal da Catedral de Colónia com o teto de luzes

Cologne Christmas markets 2026: the ones we visited and this year’s dates

In this article At a glance Cologne Christmas markets 2026: dates The markets we visited What else to do in Cologne at Christmas What to try Our tips FAQ In December 2019 I went to Cologne with a friend, just for the Christmas markets. Live choirs at the cathedral door, mulled wine in souvenir mugs […]

The Temple Bar iluminado para o Natal, à noite

Solo trip to Ireland: Dublin, Dundalk and Galway for my birthday

In this article At a glance Why Ireland (again) Travelling solo: at my own pace Dublin: Temple Bar, Grafton Street and a Guinness I never got Christmas pints with friends Dundalk: my Erasmus at 20 Galway, the Christmas market and the best seafood chowder Getting from Dublin to Dundalk and Galway How much Ireland costs […]

Cala Pi vista do alto ao pôr do sol, com as casas dos barcos brancas e a água turquesa, em Maiorca

Mallorca beaches in October: the coves worth seeing (and all-inclusive in Palmanova)

Five days in Palma de Mallorca in October: all-inclusive in Palmanova, a day by car around the southern coves, Palma and a swim in the rain.
Castelo da Bela Adormecida visto do relvado lateral, num dia de céu nublado, na Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris with kids: our first time (3 days at the Sequoia Lodge)

Three days and two nights at Disneyland Paris with an 8-year-old: Sequoia Lodge, the parade, the characters, Tower of Terror, tickets and tips.
Mãe e filha de mãos dadas a caminho da entrada da Disneyland Paris

I had never been to Disney. This year I went to three (and Universal Studios)

For years, Disney was a "someday". This year I visited Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, DisneySea and Universal Studios Japan with my 8-year-old.