Article Index
Arching Above A Chasm
Built in 2020, Arouca 516 is a pedestrian bridge that nobody crosses because they have something important to do on the other side. In fact, everyone who does cross it, returns after a short (5 to 10 minutes) break
Author: Edward Porper
Home, Sweet Home
...really good homes are versatile, as well as comfortable and beautiful, and Casa checks all those boxes
Author: Edward Porper
Yin and Yang
Far from being commonplace, sex museums aren't completely unique either. There are a few of them in the world, and they are mostly located where one would expect to find them.
Author: Edward Porper
Vice Capital: Part II - The Northern Gem
It was likely that sense of hurt (and resentment it produced) that lit a competitive fire in Porto's virtual heart and turned it into a creative rebel that was always happy to score on its archrival, Lisbon
Author: Edward Porper
Vice Capital: Part I - Capitals of the World
Capitals are political and administrative centres. Intuitively, one would think that they are also centrally located - as well as the biggest, most significant economic and cultural hubs of their respective countries.
Author: Edward Porper
"...and never the twain shall meet"?
In reality, it was yet another link in a long chain of events cementing a unique relationship between the two countries.
Author: Edward Porper
The Second "F"
Many countries have their favourite sport, and many sports are popular in multiple countries - yet, football is the only game that is practiced literally everywhere, because it requires next to no equipment.
Author: Edward Porper
Christ Von Escher
Realistically, that leaves enough time to do justice to only one major attraction in Braga. Fortunately, there is an attraction there that is literally head and shoulders above the others.
Author: Edward Porper
A Jewel in the North
In the "Orchestra of Portugal", Guimaraes is a piccolo flute
Author: Edward Porper