With Buenos Aires content finally finished, it’s time to expand our guidebook offers. I could happily write about BA for the rest of my life, but Europe is calling. 2012 is all about Portugal with a bit of Spain too. Darío & I are off to Europe in a few weeks, & there’s no better moment to decide exactly what to research & publish.
It’s an optimistic list… I’m the first to admit that :-) Topics selected are a blend of everything I’ve learned during 11 years of guiding in Iberia & personal interests. It makes sense to write about what you enjoy most! Rough outlines for each walk are already in place, & they give me a good idea of what to focus on over the next few months. Given the amount of work involved, I’m just hoping to survive!
Below are details for guides we’ll offer this year for the cities of Lisbon, Évora, Porto & Sevilla.
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Tiles have enjoyed popularity in Portugal since the 1500′s. These days even Spiderman can be found decorating walls in Lisbon. This guide will cover the best of old & new tilework throughout the entire city… very much a scavenger hunt! Available Apr 2012.
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Self-guided walking tour through the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos in Lisbon, one of the most unique & beautiful religious complexes in the world. Surviving the 1755 earthquake, its double-decker cloister defines “awe-inspiring.” Available May 2012.
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Listing with detailed maps of the most beautiful churches in Lisbon. Portugal has always been a very religious country, but many of its churches aren’t known to visitors. We hope to change that with some surprises. Available Jun 2012.
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Self-guided walking tour of Sevilla‘s cathedral, the third largest in the world & the last of the big Gothic constructions ever made. We’ll take you step-by-step through one of Spain’s most important monuments. Available Jul 2012.
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Português Suave, an architectural style inspired by Art Deco, Monumentalism & encouraged by the Salazar regime can be found scattered all over Lisbon. We show you where to look. Unique & pretty breathtaking. Available Aug 2012.
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One of my favorite destinations in Portugal, a self-guided walking tour of Évora will take you through medieval streets to reveal this town’s best-kept secrets. Charming & provincial, this is the perfect daytrip from Lisbon. Available Sep 2012.
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Lisbon often has better weather, but Porto is a fantastic destination as well. An architecture guide to the entire city will attempt to drag you away from the port wine cellars just long enough to appreciate Portugal’s #2 metro area. Available Oct 2012.
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Lisbon majestically meets the Tejo River at the popular Baixa/Chiado area. Heart of the city, a self-guided walk tells tales of the capital’s past & present. Find out what makes Lisbon tick! Available Nov 2012.
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A self-guided walk through the remarkable heritage left by Sevilla’s 1929 Ibero-American Exposition… how it forever changed the city with fantastic architecture, public parks & a smattering of statues. Available Dec 2012.
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I’m truly looking forward to sharing some of my favorite discoveries with everyone. Now you’ll know why I can’t stop returning to Spain & Portugal :-) And fortunately, this trip won’t be all work… I’ll be taking a couple of weeks to visit Glasgow again, Bucharest & Ruse. Me? In Bulgaria? Incredible. Many thanks for your continued support, & expect reports from the road!
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