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Reading adventures, Pt. 16: Lisbon, city of bookstores
As both an avid reader and a semi-professional book dragon, I try to make a point of visiting bookstores in every city I visit. (After all, what could be batter souvenir than a book that gets all the trip memories associated with it?) Most of the time, this involves me doing a bit of research…
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Reading adventures, Pt. 15: Spies and seaside chicanery in Estoril
Driving from windy, hilly Lisbon to the sun-drenched streets of Estoril feels like entering a totally different world. Gone are the hundreds of staircases that feel insurmountable after a day of climbing for views; the graffiti that line the walls in a riotous display of free speech. Instead, palm trees and sandy beaches and resort-style…
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Reading Adventures, Pt. 14: Lisbon, The Lusiads, and learning a culture
I’ve spent close to 75% of the last month on the road (I’m writing this from a plane seat!). And while that means I haven’t had the most time to write, it does mean I’ve built up a big stack of readerly thoughts to share with you. There’s content to come on mysteries, and adaptations,…