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šŸ‡§šŸ‡· vs šŸ‡µšŸ‡¹ Portuguese Pronunciation – Brazil vs. Portugal

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How to find a strange solace in the indifference of the universe | Aeon Essays

ape St Vincent, Portugal, 2012. Photo by Alfredo D’Amato/Panos In the face of an inscrutable, indifferent universe, Pessoa suggests we cultivate a certain longing for the elusive horizon An elusive point sits on the horizon. A deep yearning stirs within … Continue reading

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Lello Bookstore in Porto: One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world – Walls with Stories

One of the most amazing bookstores in the world is located in the Portuguese city of Porto and is called Lello Bookstore (also known as Livraria Lello & IrmĆ£o or Livraria Chardron). The name comes from the Lello brothers who … Continue reading

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Casa do Penedo: The Portuguese Flintstones house – Walls with Stories

ThereĀ is a marvellous piece of architecture located in the north of Portugal, in the Parish of VĆ”rzea Cova, municipality of Fafe, that goes by the name of Casa do Penedo. It’s name translates as House of the Rock in English. … Continue reading

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PHOTO OF THE DAY #303

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