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Alexandra Figueiredo is a journalist and communication consultant with a postgraduation in Psychological Assessment. She's specialized in health journalism and in medical and scientific consultancy. Worked as a radio newscaster and was journalist at SIC Notícias, Expresso, and in two RTP programs, between others. Also coordinated a health program for RTP TV channel. She won several poetry contests, having published poems. She was director of a solidarity association chaired by the former Minister of Health Ana Jorge and was press advisor for the former President of the Portuguese Republic, Dr. Jorge Sampaio, during his time as Ambassador of Tuberculosis in the World. You can follow Alexandra on Instagram.

21 October 2020

A weekend in Barcelona: An art master piece

I went to Barcelona on a 3-day business trip. I was going to a press conference, but the plane left late, and I arrived later than […]
20 October 2020

Spanish hotel chain first to offer guests free Covid-19 testing

Room Mate, a Spanish-owned chain of boutique hotels, has become the first hotel chain to offer its guests free Covid-19 testing. The hotel group has partnered […]
8 October 2020

Visiting the peaks of Europe: 6 spots you cannot miss

The Peaks of Europe is one of the most beautiful and emblematic places I have ever been to. The green landscapes have an immaculate and pure, […]
7 October 2020

Canary island hotel welcomes new type of guests

1. From hotel to refuge centre With hotels closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government in the Canary Islands is using them as accommodation for […]
23 September 2020

Mallorca: A dream of turquoise blue

Mallorca is the largest Balearic island in Spain. More than 260 beaches with a turquoise and transparent water that is normally around 25 degrees. Coves surrounded […]
18 September 2020

September 20th: Valencia celebrates World Paella Day

From a gastronomic week involving over 60 restaurants to an international paella tournament that will be broadcast from the Valencia CF stadium. Those are just two […]
1 September 2020

Resilience of the cultural sector in times of Covid-19: The case of Spain

The cultural sector has been heavily hit by Covid-19 resulting in most cultural activities being cancelled. In the middle of this unprecedented crisis, Quim Crusellas, the […]
25 August 2020

Covid-19 spike:
Spain imposes new restrictions

An increase in the number of Covid-19 contagion cases has led Spanish authorities to impose new restrictions in several regions. The restrictions were announced by Spanish […]
13 August 2020

10 guaranteed ways
to enjoy Valencia

This year’s is an atypical summer. We have had to add an extra garment to our wardrobe and are getting used to travelling in a different […]
11 August 2020

Spanish tourism industry
devastated by Covid-19 crisis

In the first half of 2020, the Spanish tourism sector has recorded its worst semester ever, registering a decrease in visitors of 97%. More than 750,000 […]
28 July 2020

Sobering Covid-19 campaign
shocks viewers in Spain

The Government of Canarias in Spain has launched a sobering campaign called, The Last Gift. The video shows a family who gathers to celebrate the birthday […]
22 July 2020

Spanish landscapes:
Discover the Peaks of Europe

From Lisbon to Peaks of Europe it’s almost 1000 km by car, a two day’s trip. Come with me and discover the fabulous landscapes, dangerous surroundings, […]
17 July 2020

Holidaymakers’ irresponsible behavior in Mallorca

After the closure of restaurants in Mallorca, German Minister of Foreign Affairs Heiko Maas (SPD), has dampened his hopes of a fast lifting of travel warnings […]
15 July 2020

Safe and Responsible Restart of Tourism on the Canary Islands

The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) paid an official visit to the Canary Islands to recognize the reopening of the destination and the steps […]
11 July 2020

Valencia: Your destination after lock-down

It is time for ‘carpe diem’. The value of great moments has taken on a new dimension and we are looking for that change of scenery […]
1 July 2020

Sustainable Valencia

During the lock-down Valencia has shown its inhabitants and visitors a friendly and sustainable face. The spring blossoms can be seen all around, in its parks […]
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