The antique Fado houses in Lisbon
Fado is a national musical treasure, which started in the north of the country. There are two types of them: the Coimbra’s type and the Lisbon’s type. In Lisbon the song is always solo and in Coimbra it is presented by a group, mostly men. The song is always played by two musical instruments. A [...]
Nightlife in Lisbon: Cinco Lounge bar
I will never forget the taste of that exotic mojito (if I remember well it was August 2008) in Bairro Alto in the city of Lisbon, a city that is perpetually overlooked by tourists. While tasting around different cocktail bars, I went to Cinco Lounge; I cannot help it but wonder what I really felt in that moment. In fact, this bar is popular with its locals rather than the typical tourists (like [...]
Harpa concert hall in Reykjavik
Harpa is a concert hall and conference center, the newest of the public buildings constructed in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. The building was inaugurated with a concert in May 2011. It is an example of investment in culture, a way out of the grave economic crisis that hit the North Island. Harpa is designed [...]
