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I love flying

6 min

Airlines

My thoughts on airline loyalty programmes

FIRST POSTED: 23rd August 2012 | LAST UPDATED: 17th July 2015

I have to be honest – I am the queen of points, as my friends call me. But I am a great believer in quality vs quantity in pretty much everything in life. As we speak I only hold 1 frequent flyer card and 1 frequent stayer card. More than enough for me!

I loved trying White Port and Tonic

3 min

Brands

An English summer tradition: the BBQ

FIRST POSTED: 20th August 2012 | LAST UPDATED: 12th April 2016

A nice British surprise and a national obsession – outdoor BBQs. Find how how I brought a bit of Portugal to the table.

La Jolla, California

3 min

North America

So hard to leave San Diego, California

FIRST POSTED: 14th August 2012 | LAST UPDATED: 16th July 2015

Our love affair with San Diego continued this summer, when we decided we just “had” to go back. There is something about this place – the very laid-back, yet elegant atmosphere, the southern California accent and the amazing food, of course.

A spa room with a view

4 min

Cruises

Is cruising for me? My honest opinion

FIRST POSTED: 13th August 2012 | LAST UPDATED: 18th July 2019

As you may know, I have been invited to go on a cruise recently, which was a bit of a surprise, as I always said that I would never go on one. Never, ever, ever. But I did. Did I like it? Will Mrs. O go cruising again? What did I really think about the experience? Here is my honest opinion.

This was my welcoming view at Herdade do Esporão

3 min

Europe

Wine, sun and lux in Alentejo, Portugal

FIRST POSTED: 7th August 2012 | LAST UPDATED: 18th January 2021

Alentejo is one of my favourite places in the world. It is not overdeveloped (on the contrary), it is quiet, hot, the food and wine are amazing, and the pace of life slow slow slow – perfect to wind down and start a week. Or stay there forever.

Cocktails at sunset - A masterclass!

3 min

Cruises

Summer cocktails, anyone? Mojitos and Sangria onboard

FIRST POSTED: 31st July 2012 | LAST UPDATED: 17th July 2015

It is summer (my favourite season of the year) and with it, that uncontrollable urge to enjoy watching each sunset with a glass in hand. Does this happen to you too? I love summer, I love cocktails…

Hard to beat this...

3 min

Europe

My secret place: Fazenda Nova, Algarve

FIRST POSTED: 27th July 2012 | LAST UPDATED: 18th July 2019

It doesn’t matter how many trips I have booked or intend to book each year, one is absolutely non-negotiable (or even sacred!) – and that is my week in the south of Portugal, which includes at least a day in the Alentejo, and the rest of the week in the Algarve. This year, I was in for a treat.

Looking happy in Portofino, Italy

4 min

Shopping in Rome and boarding my first cruise

FIRST POSTED: 25th July 2012 | LAST UPDATED: 6th October 2026

Mrs. O went on her first cruise on board the MSC Splendida. On the first day, she went shopping in Rome, Italy – was it fun?

5 min

North America

A Perfect Weekend in Boston

FIRST POSTED: 17th July 2012 | LAST UPDATED: 17th July 2015

Being on twitter as a blogger allowed me not only to actually start this blog, but also to meet some amazing people from all over the world, with whom I…

The Millennium Bean in Chicago

3 min

North America

Blown away by Chicago

FIRST POSTED: 10th July 2012 | LAST UPDATED: 18th July 2019

Mrs. O went to Chicago, the Windy City and was blown away

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