April is a wonderful month to visit Lisbon, though the Portuguese will pessimistically say “Abril, águas mil” (a thousand waters in April) every time it rains. Yes, the weather is very unpredictable with short, intense rains blowing in from the Atlantic Ocean, but Lisbon has a lot to s...
1. What makes Vancouver an ideal place to visit? A.The weather.B.The coast.C.The mountains.D.The parks. 2. Which spot suits adventurous people? A.Stanley Park.B.VanDusen Botanical Garden. C.Capilano Suspension Park.D.Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Garden. ...
Still, as I (Janice) discovered to my delight on a recent visit, some Lisbon addresses haven’t shed their storied past. Rather than race full-blast into today’s techno-centric world, they celebrate their history. And that is true of the Olissippo Lapa Palace. One of the best 5-star...
A visit to the Oceanário appeals to both adults and children, providing the perfect escape on a rainy Lisbon day. The ticket prices are expensive at €25/€15 (adult/child aged 3 to 12), but it is well worth the admission fee, with a typical visit lasting 2 to 3 hours. Be warned...
Madeira Decanters in a case with a bug catcher nearby Madeira started arriving in Savannah in the 1760s, it was even advertised in Georgia’s first newspaper. By the 19th century, Savannah was a major importer of Madeira. It was so popular with the wealthy, their cellar inventories are sti...
16. (Navigation) to navigate in a specified direction: we were standing for Madeira when the storm broke. 17. (Hunting) (of a gun dog) to point at game 18. (Military) to halt, esp to give action, repel attack, or disrupt an enemy advance when retreating 19. (Breeds) (of a male...
Such as the city of Madeira Reply Jon Shallbetter January 12, 2021 at 7:09 am Hey Judy, The Azores are an autonomous region of Portugal and follow very similar restrictions. I’ll be sure to update anything new I see regarding this! Reply Margarita December 30, 2020 at 4:45 pm...
The Comedy Stage made a triumphant return too, bringing together some of the biggest local names. Daily host Catarina Moreira and comedians such as Gilmário Vemba and Eduardo Madeira added another string to the festival’s bow. NOS Alive’s ability to attract such a varied crowd speaks to the...
A new year has brought with it a new scam and this one is linked to a Walmart gift card scam that has been impacting New Yorkers.
The Queen smiled and chuckled as a joke was made about the young boy, dressed in a tuxedo, stealing her thunder. She left Knotts with a gift of a fruit loaf and some iced madeira cake, adding she hoped to eat it later. Image: The Queen with First Minister Michelle O...