Alongside my academic work, I write travel and culture essays inspired by places, architecture, history, hospitality, and distinctive experiences around the world. Through these articles, I explore the stories that shape destinations, from hidden corners of major cities to remarkable hotels, cultural landmarks, and landscapes that leave a lasting impression.
My writing combines personal experience with curiosity, research, and reflection, seeking to go beyond traditional travel recommendations and uncover what makes a place truly memorable. Recent essays cover themes such as cultural heritage, architecture, wellness, and the relationship between people and place.
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Welcome to Beyond the Postcard! - An introduction to the publication and the experiences that inspired its creation.
Welcome to Beyond the Postcard - Sharing memories of travel and culture
A Postcard from Sidi Bou Said - The Blue-and-White Dream Above Carthage
Quando eu aprendi o que era o pênalti - Memórias e saudades de Copa do Mundo
The Islands of My Life: part 1 - Catalina Island and Key West
The Islands of my life: part 2- Nantucket: the Island I knew from books
A Postcard from NYC - When reality is better than the postcard
PUBLISHED ELSEWHERE - 2026
Familiarity Becomes the Ultimate Luxury - Why travellers increasingly return to places they already know
From Silver Screens to White Sails - Inside the Summer Traditions of Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard
Sky Lagoon Reykjavik - A Nordic Sanctuary between lava and ocean
When the Vineyards come alive - Travelling Europe During Harvest Season
Autumn in London - Discovering the city before Christmas arrives