https://bkpk.me Piggy-back ride with A&Z Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:39:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 https://bkpk.me/lisbon-tips-from-a-local/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lisbon-tips-from-a-local https://bkpk.me/lisbon-tips-from-a-local/#comments Sat, 25 May 2019 13:30:32 +0000 Ashray https://bkpk.me/?p=21970
It has been over 2 years since I’ve been living in Lisbon. This period has coincided pretty well with Lisbon’s tourism boom and the good and bad that come with it. Although tourism has been a boon for the Portuguese economy in general, it has also brought some downsides with ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/lisbon-tips-from-a-local/feed/ 24 https://bkpk.me/snorkeling-between-continents-in-iceland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=snorkeling-between-continents-in-iceland https://bkpk.me/snorkeling-between-continents-in-iceland/#comments Fri, 18 May 2018 10:56:51 +0000 Zara https://bkpk.me/?p=21569
When we rented a car to explore Iceland, the folks from the rental car company told us that we could also book activities in the country via their sister company Iceland On The Web. We didn’t exactly know what things we’d want to do yet. But one thing is for ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/snorkeling-between-continents-in-iceland/feed/ 16 https://bkpk.me/tips-for-driving-in-iceland-during-winter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tips-for-driving-in-iceland-during-winter https://bkpk.me/tips-for-driving-in-iceland-during-winter/#comments Mon, 14 May 2018 17:05:19 +0000 Zara https://bkpk.me/?p=21706
Iceland was on our travel wish list for a long, long time. A couple of summers ago, we thought of traveling to this country to explore all around, but that trip never ended up happening. We decided to stay in Stockholm for a while, instead. Earlier this year, our friend ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/tips-for-driving-in-iceland-during-winter/feed/ 11 https://bkpk.me/what-the-crystal-cave-in-iceland-is-really-like/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-the-crystal-cave-in-iceland-is-really-like https://bkpk.me/what-the-crystal-cave-in-iceland-is-really-like/#comments Wed, 09 May 2018 11:02:54 +0000 Zara https://bkpk.me/?p=21650
Even though winter is not the high season in Iceland, there are several advantages of visiting the country during the colder months. One of them is that the impressive ice tunnels and crystal caves are only open when the freezing temperatures guarantee that these natural sites are stable and safe ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/what-the-crystal-cave-in-iceland-is-really-like/feed/ 6 https://bkpk.me/snowmobile-adventure-with-mountaineers-of-iceland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=snowmobile-adventure-with-mountaineers-of-iceland https://bkpk.me/snowmobile-adventure-with-mountaineers-of-iceland/#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2018 16:14:34 +0000 Ashray https://bkpk.me/?p=21299
Growing up in India, I didn’t get to see a lot of snow. While snowfall is common high up in the mountains during winter, you still need to take a trip for several hours to get above the snow line. I remember the first time I saw snow in Shimla, ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/snowmobile-adventure-with-mountaineers-of-iceland/feed/ 3 https://bkpk.me/fun-facts-and-observations-about-iceland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fun-facts-and-observations-about-iceland https://bkpk.me/fun-facts-and-observations-about-iceland/#comments Sun, 15 Apr 2018 08:50:52 +0000 Zara https://bkpk.me/?p=21310
We traveled to Iceland during winter, and we didn’t get to go all over the island. As I know even people from tiny countries (I’m from Portugal!) get pretty specific about the things that apply to one region but may not apply to another, allow me to clarify that the ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/fun-facts-and-observations-about-iceland/feed/ 4 https://bkpk.me/serra-da-estrela-cheese-workshop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=serra-da-estrela-cheese-workshop https://bkpk.me/serra-da-estrela-cheese-workshop/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2018 18:27:24 +0000 Zara https://bkpk.me/?p=21061
We recently took a trip around the Central Region of Portugal. The places we visited were charming. The people were kind. But the food, oh the food, that was the absolute highlight of it all! In a way, it’s all connected. The beautiful ingredients and preparations we got to taste ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/serra-da-estrela-cheese-workshop/feed/ 5 https://bkpk.me/why-you-need-to-explore-the-center-of-portugal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-you-need-to-explore-the-center-of-portugal https://bkpk.me/why-you-need-to-explore-the-center-of-portugal/#comments Sun, 08 Apr 2018 13:10:16 +0000 Zara https://bkpk.me/?p=21092
I was recently talking with a foreign friend here in Portugal and she mentioned something that I had never actually thought about. In Portugal, people tend to be proud of their job. It doesn’t really matter what they do for a living, folks tend to do it with dignity and ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/why-you-need-to-explore-the-center-of-portugal/feed/ 23 https://bkpk.me/marvel-at-marvila-the-off-beat-street-art-neighborhood-of-lisbon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marvel-at-marvila-the-off-beat-street-art-neighborhood-of-lisbon https://bkpk.me/marvel-at-marvila-the-off-beat-street-art-neighborhood-of-lisbon/#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2018 11:29:02 +0000 Zara https://bkpk.me/?p=21109
Among its many charms, Lisbon is a perfect city canvas for street art. If the cobblestone paths beneath your feet and the typical tiles decorating buildings’ facades weren’t enough of a visual treat, Lisbon is also home to an impressive ever-changing collection of public art. The “open-air museum” of Lisbon ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/marvel-at-marvila-the-off-beat-street-art-neighborhood-of-lisbon/feed/ 2 https://bkpk.me/the-age-of-industrial-tourism-in-s-joao-da-madeira-portugal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-age-of-industrial-tourism-in-s-joao-da-madeira-portugal https://bkpk.me/the-age-of-industrial-tourism-in-s-joao-da-madeira-portugal/#comments Tue, 27 Feb 2018 17:24:39 +0000 Zara https://bkpk.me/?p=21060
Nowadays, almost anything can be turned into a touristic experience. Traveling around the world, I’ve come across some pretty silly examples of this. Folks from rich countries paying to ride a bullock cart in the Cambodian countryside comes to mind, for example. But on the other end of the spectrum, ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/the-age-of-industrial-tourism-in-s-joao-da-madeira-portugal/feed/ 6 https://bkpk.me/how-to-get-inside-tram-28-in-lisbon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-get-inside-tram-28-in-lisbon https://bkpk.me/how-to-get-inside-tram-28-in-lisbon/#comments Tue, 29 Aug 2017 17:39:40 +0000 Zara https://bkpk.me/?p=20396
There are only a few earthly things that can be seen from outer space. The Great Wall of China is a well known example, as are the man-made islands of Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, and the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. When it comes to Portugal, the only thing that ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/how-to-get-inside-tram-28-in-lisbon/feed/ 3 https://bkpk.me/exploring-budapest-by-bike/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=exploring-budapest-by-bike https://bkpk.me/exploring-budapest-by-bike/#comments Mon, 12 Jun 2017 05:47:37 +0000 Zara https://bkpk.me/?p=20135
If there is one thing we love it’s last minute trips and one way tickets. OK, that’s two things! I guess what we really like is to be able to be spontaneous and make the most of the moment, embracing pretty epic experiences, as well as enjoying the little things. ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/exploring-budapest-by-bike/feed/ 21 https://bkpk.me/what-it-feels-like-to-live-in-one-place-after-traveling-the-world-for-5-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-it-feels-like-to-live-in-one-place-after-traveling-the-world-for-5-years https://bkpk.me/what-it-feels-like-to-live-in-one-place-after-traveling-the-world-for-5-years/#comments Sun, 14 May 2017 19:05:27 +0000 Zara https://bkpk.me/?p=20108
On a random late winter day, we were strolling around in Lisbon. We were walking down one of those typical cobblestone stairways when Ashray pointed out to me “watch out!”, giving me a heads-up that would prevent me from stepping into a pile of poo. “Dude, that’s quite a big ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/what-it-feels-like-to-live-in-one-place-after-traveling-the-world-for-5-years/feed/ 11 https://bkpk.me/lisbon-portugal-food-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lisbon-portugal-food-guide https://bkpk.me/lisbon-portugal-food-guide/#comments Wed, 10 May 2017 17:28:31 +0000 Zara https://bkpk.me/?p=20071
After the success of the 1st edition of Lisbon in 100 Bites, the Ultimate Lisbon Food Guide is now back with a new look! The 2nd edition of Lisbon in 100 Bites has a totally new design, improved photography and extra mouth-watering content too. The premise of our food ebook ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/lisbon-portugal-food-guide/feed/ 2 https://bkpk.me/underground-lisbon-a-visit-to-the-roman-galleries/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=underground-lisbon-a-visit-to-the-roman-galleries https://bkpk.me/underground-lisbon-a-visit-to-the-roman-galleries/#comments Wed, 12 Apr 2017 08:40:42 +0000 Zara https://bkpk.me/?p=19973
There are many cool things you can do in and around Lisbon all year long. But going underground, as in literally underground, only happens twice a year! Chances are you do not know this but, under everything that is pretty and meets the eye in Lisbon, lies another world. This ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/underground-lisbon-a-visit-to-the-roman-galleries/feed/ 13