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24/03/2020

What is it that makes us human? Is it that we love, that we fight ? That we laugh ? Cry ? Our curiosity ? The quest for discovery ?
Driven by these questions, filmmaker and artist Yann Arthus-Bertrand spent three years collecting real-life stories from 2,000 women and men in 60 countries. Working with a dedicated team of translators, journalists and cameramen, Yann captures deeply personal and emotional accounts of topics that unite us all; struggles with poverty, war, homophobia, and the future of our planet mixed with moments of love and happiness.

Let's make this quarantine time a time for reflection and hope to be part of the change in our way of life. Let's change our approach to the society paradigm.

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João Caetano

Turn on the Closed Captions (CC) to know the countries where the images were filmed and the first name of the interviewees. What is it that makes us human? I...

26/02/2020

Silent sigh... Peace in a photograph.
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25/02/2020

Imagine a sunset gathering discussing 💬 about authentic Portuguese culture through food 🍽 and wine 🍷 while sitting at a table under a 200+ century-old olive tree 🌳. Now stop imagining and send us a message!
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24/02/2020

Northern Portugal centuries-old tradition - Caretos de Podence 👺.
Last December the Carnival of Podence was classified by as Intangible World Heritage. 🎉
📷 @ Podence - Casa Do Careto

23/02/2020

Endless sunny afternoons and picturesque locations 🙌. Feels good to be home ☺️.
Hope everyone had a great weekend!

14/02/2020

Best way to end the day 🥂 Happy Valentines 😘.
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30/01/2020

The rabelo boat is a traditional Portuguese wooden cargo boat that was used for centuries to transport people and goods along the Douro River.

Native to the Douro region, it does not exist in any other place in the world. Its history is closely linked to the production and trade of port wine. Before the arrival of the railway, the rabelo was the fastest and the most efficient means of transport between the Douro Valley, where port wine is produced, and the city of Porto, where it was traded and exported worldwide.

The name rabelo means 'little tail', on account of the long timber projection from the rear of the boat which is used to steer the vessel.

Every year on June 24, St John's Day, is held a race of rabelo boats, an important and popular event of the festivities of Porto.

29/01/2020

Porto - Portugal’s second city - is one of the most eclectic destinations in Europe. With its defining Dom Luis I bridge, stunning 18th- and 19th-century buildings, new indie bars and restaurants and a laid-back vibe, facilitated by the excellent wine - it’s hard to find anything to dislike about Porto.

An ideal day in Porto combines both the grandeur of its history and its very up-to-the-minute-cool.

27/01/2020

Why travel to Portugal with TheGreatEscape.Travel?

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25/01/2020

Come taste the best of Portugal!

Have you ever wanted to land in a country and seize the best of it? This is what The Art of Tasting Portugal offers you. A fine selection of the best experiences you can have at a Portuguese table is at hands reach. Discover the essence of our national gastronomy and terroir. 🍽🍷

Starting with two dinners by Chef .dr from the restaurant (1 Michelin star) at Atelier February 5th and 6th.
DM for more info and reservations.

23/01/2020

The Art of Tasting Portugal will stage Portuguese cuisine in a different format. Starting with two dinners by chef .dr from (1 Michelin star) at Atelier Henrique Sá Pessoa.

But there is much more to point out on the calendar. Chefs (2 Michelin stars) and (1 Michelin star) are also confirmed in this initiative by the that will have many formats and varied stages! See you soon?

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02/12/2019

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“Excellence!” – Portugal named World’s Leading Destination for third consecutive year

continues to ride the wave of international tourism success, having been elected the World’s Leading Destination at the (WTA) for the third year straight.

The distinction is all the more impressive considering that Portugal edged out countries such as the USA, Brazil, Spain, India, Dubai and Greece.

The award ceremony was held on Thursday in Muscat, Oman and saw Portugal winning a total of 12 ‘tourism Oscars’.

was named the World’s Leading City Break Destination and Madeira was crowned the World’s Leading Island Destination while Turismo de Portugal was elected the World’s Leading Tourist Board.

Also on the list of accolades won by Portugal are the World’s Leading Conservation Company (Parques de Sintra) and the World’s Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction (Passadiços do Paiva).

The World Travel Awards were established in 1993 to “acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the , tourism and hospitality industries.

“Today, the World Travel Award brand is recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence,” it says on its website.

The full list of winners can be viewed online http://ow.ly/bBYY50xoh8l

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