living local
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Learning about Lisbon | Favourite books, guides and Insta accounts
I get around 2-3 DMs a week asking for Lisbon recommendations, and while I’m more than happy to share my favourite spots in this gorgeous city (seriously, hit me up), I thought it would be useful to share where I’m getting my info from. Here are a few small things I’ve been doing these past Continue reading
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The joy of nothing
The joy of nothing is a sweeter something And I will hold it in my heart – Foy Vance, Joy of Nothing [I wrote the below post back in spring, when there was a steady rhythm to our days as we go to know our new city. By the beginning of June, I had been to Continue reading
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Brunch & a Stroll
I’ve loved learning more and more about Lisbon, and spending weekends exploring new neighbourhoods. One thing I’ve found is that, often, the same places crop up on guides and Instagram again and again. Now, this is for good reason – they’re great. But I’ve also been blown away by the number of little gems we’ve Continue reading
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Easing into life in Lisbon
Ben and I have been slowly, but surely, settling into life here in Lisbon. Just before Christmas, we signed a short lease on a nice, bright apartment near the pretty and historic Graça area and Ben signed up to a great nearby coworking space. It’s very exciting, but it is definitely taking us time to settle in Continue reading
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Where I work: The Tara Building
I’m excited to share a tour of my new workspace, The Tara Building. If you follow me on Instagram Stories, you’ll have seen pics of this gorgeous, colourful space. Based on Tara Street, just across the road from The Irish Times offices, The Tara Building is completely covered in a multi-coloured mural created by Maser. It Continue reading