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/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/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 https://bkpk.me/best-cheap-eats-in-lisbon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-cheap-eats-in-lisbon https://bkpk.me/best-cheap-eats-in-lisbon/#comments Sun, 09 Oct 2016 05:26:22 +0000 Zara https://bkpk.me/?p=18941
Europe might not sound like the most affordable destination, but Portugal proves surprisingly affordable. Historically, travelers have overlooked Portugal. However, I am happy to notice that Portugal welcomes more and more visitors each year. You can easily get to Lisbon — Portugal’s capital — from anywhere else in Europe. There are plenty ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/best-cheap-eats-in-lisbon/feed/ 4 https://bkpk.me/how-to-order-coffee-food-portugal-pastelaria/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-order-coffee-food-portugal-pastelaria https://bkpk.me/how-to-order-coffee-food-portugal-pastelaria/#comments Sun, 26 Jun 2016 21:21:02 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=16067
As the number of tourists coming to Portugal increases, I have been able to observe certain tendencies. Lisbon, like a good representation of Portugal as a whole, is a city known for its immense number of cafés and pastelarias (literally, pastry shops). Coffee breaks and sweet bites are a part ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/how-to-order-coffee-food-portugal-pastelaria/feed/ 17 https://bkpk.me/why-the-risk-of-airbnb-is-not-worth-it-anymore/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-the-risk-of-airbnb-is-not-worth-it-anymore https://bkpk.me/why-the-risk-of-airbnb-is-not-worth-it-anymore/#comments Fri, 27 May 2016 18:43:35 +0000 Ashray http://bkpk.me/?p=18142
We’ve been using AirBNB for almost 5 years now. In these five years, we’ve had some good experiences and some bad. However, every good experience we’ve had has been because we are always very careful with where we choose to stay. We only look for hosts with good reviews, great ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/why-the-risk-of-airbnb-is-not-worth-it-anymore/feed/ 72 https://bkpk.me/lisbon-food-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lisbon-food-guide https://bkpk.me/lisbon-food-guide/#comments Sat, 21 May 2016 20:52:13 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=18042
I am happy to share with you Lisbon in 100 Bites – The Ultimate Lisbon Food Guide! As a Portuguese traveler and foodie, I would like to guide you and your taste buds, during your upcoming trip to Portugal. Lisbon in 100 Bites is not a listing of “where to ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/lisbon-food-guide/feed/ 9 https://bkpk.me/7-wonders-of-portuguese-gastronomy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=7-wonders-of-portuguese-gastronomy https://bkpk.me/7-wonders-of-portuguese-gastronomy/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2016 22:28:01 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=17262
Food in Portugal is a serious affair. While the world may be busy discussing what historical landmarks deserve to be among the 7 Wonders of the World, my country keeps itself busy highlighting the 7 Wonders of Portuguese Gastronomy. For a tiny country, Portugal seems to be very particular about ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/7-wonders-of-portuguese-gastronomy/feed/ 6 https://bkpk.me/best-places-for-digital-nomads-in-lisbon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-places-for-digital-nomads-in-lisbon https://bkpk.me/best-places-for-digital-nomads-in-lisbon/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2016 07:44:17 +0000 Zara http://bkpk.me/?p=17024
Lisbon is one of the best European capitals for Digital Nomads looking to get some work done. Sure, the city offers a lot of distractions, but it also welcomes those whose budget might be tighter, in a pretty comfortable way. The Portuguese capital is a welcoming mix of traditional and ... more »]]> https://bkpk.me/best-places-for-digital-nomads-in-lisbon/feed/ 24