Sep 13, 2019 | Estonia, Europe, Finland
This month was the month of flying to one country and then visiting another. First I flew to Copenhagen and went to Sweden to visit Lund and Malmö, now I flew to Helsinki for a two day layover to catch a ferry to Estonia and visit its beautiful capital Tallinn. I...
Aug 28, 2019 | Denmark, Europe, Götaland, Sweden
Have you ever crossed the sea by train? Between Denmark and Sweden it is possible and the cities of Lund and Malmö are both about an hour away from Copenhagen, so I decided to cross the sea and change countries for a day. I have a friend living in Malmö, but she was...
Aug 6, 2019 | Europe, Poland, Warsaw
The layover in Warsaw returned! When I started working for TAP there was only a turn around flight to the Polish capital, it is said that the beauty of the Polish women was so big that caused many divorces among TAP men so the layover was cancelled. But as soon as it...
Jul 27, 2019 | Europe, Portugal
This year there was the Festa dos Tabuleiros, in Tomar, celebrated every four years and one of the most typical and oldest festivals in Portugal, which dates back historically to the reign of D. Dínis in the framework of the cult of Espirito Santo, but is believed to...
Jul 17, 2019 | Europe, Germany, Munich, Stuttgart
Layover in Munich, an opportunity to take my man, who was off duty and so go visit another museum of one of the German car brands. The first one we visited was the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart in January 2016; and now that of BMW. Not being very knowledgeable about the...
Jul 1, 2019 | Alentejo, Europe, Portugal
My friend Mariana challenged me to a balloon ride in Ribatejo, an experience that had been offered to her but because of less happy circumstances (for her, not for me :P) she asked me to accompany her! I said yes immediately, imagining dozens of balloons, as...
May 29, 2019 | Europe, Stockholm, Sweden
My aunt’s birthday is on March 5th and from March 1st I could start taking people with me to my layovers with special prices. I thought there would be no better gift than to offer her a trip of her choice! When my planning for April came out, she chose to come...
May 17, 2019 | Europe, France, Geneva, Switzerland
As you may recall, my first visit to Geneva in June last year was a pleasant surprise! When you know little of a destination and there are no great expectations, it is easier to be surprised. This second time I went with a forecast of rain and knowing that two weeks...
Apr 13, 2019 | Europe, London, United Kingdom
It seems so! Or at least almost! The day began in Kensington where the hotel shuttle leaves us and the plan was to wander the streets of this neighborhood and Notting Hill in search of blooming magnolias. The day was gray, the number of magnolias was small, and the...
Apr 6, 2019 | Belgium, Europe
One of the passions Jorge and I have in common is a Belgian beer called Delirium. So in February, I asked for a layover in Brussels on his days off so we could go together. We then decided to visit the city of Bruges, a romantic city known for its canals. We caught...
Feb 21, 2019 | Europe, madeira, Portugal, Travel Itineraries
I had three weeks of holidays (all from last year, since I started working for TAP) and little money in my pocket. So I decided to go to Madeira for five days – TAP offers us domestic flights, so everyone can go home, and I stayed with my great friend Soraia. I have...
Feb 9, 2019 | Azores, Europe, Portugal
Azores in January. In the Azores it does not really matter the air temperature, because the natural volcanic pools are all warm. In fact, you it’s even better when it’s cold outside, like taking a bath where the water never cools down. We thought going to Furnas, to...
