Posts By Miriam Thaler
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1.8KSportsGiant waves of Nazaré (updated): Portugal’s most impressive natural spectacle draws big crowds including ‘crazy-ass surfers’
(Editor’s note: It’s Big Wave season right now through March in Nazaré, Portugal. See more details at the end of this post.)...
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170Sports
Miriam Thaler: Lisbon is your gateway to some of the best surfing in Portugal
(Editor’s note: With its location on the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal is one of places in Europe with waves big enough for surfing....
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389Travel
Mariam Thaler: My practical guide to Santos Populares, an entire month of partying in Lisbon
(Editor’s note: The Festival of Santo Antonio (also known as Festas dos Santos Populares or Popular Saints’ Festival), takes place every year in Lisbon...
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766Travel
Miriam Thaler: My guide through Cambridge for all the witches and wizards
A few weeks ago, I first set foot in Cambridge and ever since, I have been constantly wondering whether during my travels...
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755Lifestyle & Culture
The artsy, the authentic and the magical: Three offbeat rooftop bars in Lisbon you’ll never find with Google
Lisbon is famous for its pleasant weather and its breathtaking views – perfect conditions for enjoying a drink or two during sunset...
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Mariam Thaler: My Top 3 Lisbon rock climbing destinations include two new facilities
Portugal doesn’t only offer beaches and waves. There are great places for going rock climbing and bouldering indoors and outdoors, which for...
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718Expat Essentials
‘Hi, my name is Miriam … how can I help you?’: The pros and cons of call centre jobs in Lisbon
“Hi, welcome to room reservations, my name is Miriam, how can I help you?” I lost count of how many times I...
