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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.

8 October 2021

From Montargil to Gavião: A journey through the hidden Alentejo

In the municipality of Ponte de Sôr, in Portugal, stands Montargil, a village known for its dam that irrigates the Sorraia river valley. As soon as […]
6 October 2021

5 destinations you should definitely consider visiting this autumn

Even though in our minds, summer just started, fautumn is already upon us. Gone are the endless summer nights, gone are the careless Sundays spent at […]
28 September 2021

Slum Tourism: an ethical choice? Ethical tourism starts at home

To round off and truly complete the answer to our initial question, there is something else that we need to include on the list.If we want […]
27 September 2021

10 best beaches in Florida

With more than 2,170 km of pristine shoreline, Florida is the second US State with the longest coast, only after Alaska. Unsurprisingly, the Sunshine State boasts […]
22 September 2021

Slum Tourism: an ethical choice? The role of the tourist

Tourists do not need to remain in doubt until the moment of the actual experience to gain an understanding of their tour’s inner nature. To discover […]
20 September 2021

These are the 10 most relaxing destinations to take a break in Europe

One can have a million different reasons to leave on holiday. It’s almost always a break from your daily routine, sure, yet that doesn’t mean we […]
17 September 2021

Want to go on a cycling tour and camp while on the road? This bike does both

Cycling holidays are getting more and more popular these days. Which doesn’t exactly come as a surprise. Since the beginning of the pandemic, people tend to […]
15 September 2021

5 troglodytic cities to go and visit around the world

Architecture is a big part of man’s history. In our quest to feel safe and stay healthy, over the years, we as a species have occupied […]
14 September 2021

Slum Tourism: an ethical choice? Element of change

1. Changes over time Although the initial offerings of Slum Tourism were on the whole extremely negative, over time significant changes initiated a chain of positive […]
10 September 2021

10 Best places to retire in Europe

Lately, there are more and more people who want to retire abroad and their choice is based not only on their personal taste but also on […]
9 September 2021

Israel Travel Guide: The important things you need to know when planning a trip

Israel is one of the most popular travel destinations. It is a beautiful country rich with culture and history. You are going to enjoy every moment […]
8 September 2021

Slum Tourism: an ethical choice? A complex dilemma

Slums are complex realities that present hugely varying scenarios, even within the same city. In a similar way, the term ‘Slum Tourism’ does not refer to […]
6 September 2021

These are the countries in which you’re most likely to survive the end of the world

Looking at the news these days, one has to wonder whether or not the world is ending. The planet is tormented by floods, wildfires, famine, war […]
3 September 2021

Aokigahara. A dark tourism spot in Japan

Dark tourism was first designated in 1996 and it is now established as a term to indicate specific places linked to death, fear and suffering such […]
2 September 2021

Guinea Bissau: Back to the roots in Orango

In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, there is a group of islands where women somehow command the destiny of the community, dictate the beginning and […]
27 August 2021

Back to the roots – discovering Lika

There are places in the world where you feel like you can completely connect with nature and the roots of our being on this planet. One […]
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