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The church has a deeply rooted place in Portugal. As I have traveled to different cities across this beautiful country, each city has highlighted a church that contains historical significance worthy of viewing. Whether you’re religious or not there is no doubt that Christianity plays a significant role in the everyday lives of the Portuguese…

Traveling to a new city can be overwhelming, but moving to a new city without telling anyone, ditching your roommate and cat in London, and turning into a compulsive liar is another! Meet Daphne Ferber, the protagonist in Bea Setton’s debut, Berlin: A Novel, who takes what we would call a leap of faith and…

by Ana & Stella Chicago is the backdrop of many popular on-screen moments, from the classic films Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Home Alone to the modern, Emmy-winning show The Bear. But, as foodies, we have to ask, what restaurants and meals tell the story of the real Windy City? Here is a list of…

Nothing soothes the throat, calms the nerves, nor drives you to focus on the beauty around you like a cup of chai. The warmth you feel when you sip on a cup of warm, spiced tea isn’t a figment of your imagination; its roots reside in hospitality, slowness, and appreciation. I took a trip down…