Cátia
@catiasfg.bsky.social
Portugal through the eyes of a Portuguese.
Blogger • Writer • Ghostwriter • Traveler
https://beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/
Blogger • Writer • Ghostwriter • Traveler
https://beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/
#Autumn in #Portugal: foods, festivals, special days, and #travel suggestions (and not a sprinkle of pumpkin spice in sight).
New on the #blog: beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2025/08/07/a...
New on the #blog: beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2025/08/07/a...
August 7, 2025 at 11:04 AM
#Autumn in #Portugal: foods, festivals, special days, and #travel suggestions (and not a sprinkle of pumpkin spice in sight).
New on the #blog: beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2025/08/07/a...
New on the #blog: beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2025/08/07/a...
I took a (long) walk through #Porto, snapped some pics, dodged a few seagulls, and turned it all into a new #blog post.
The city delivered its usual charm with a few surprises along the way. 💙
New post: beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2025/07/07/p...
#portugal #travel
The city delivered its usual charm with a few surprises along the way. 💙
New post: beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2025/07/07/p...
#portugal #travel
July 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I took a (long) walk through #Porto, snapped some pics, dodged a few seagulls, and turned it all into a new #blog post.
The city delivered its usual charm with a few surprises along the way. 💙
New post: beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2025/07/07/p...
#portugal #travel
The city delivered its usual charm with a few surprises along the way. 💙
New post: beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2025/07/07/p...
#portugal #travel
What's the day today? Dia de Espiga, of course! Read about it here: beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2014/05/30/s...
#portugal
#portugal
A special day in May
Why yes, I love my half wilted bouquet of wild spring flowers! :D Every year, there’s a special Thursday in May – special in Portugal, that is. It has to do with flowers and it is …
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May 29, 2025 at 8:11 AM
What's the day today? Dia de Espiga, of course! Read about it here: beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2014/05/30/s...
#portugal
#portugal
May 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Strict and Gothic on the outside, psychedelic gold-leaf on the inside: meet the Church of the Order of Saint Francis, in #Porto.
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#portugal #travel #architecture #europe #baroque #gothic
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#portugal #travel #architecture #europe #baroque #gothic
May 9, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Strict and Gothic on the outside, psychedelic gold-leaf on the inside: meet the Church of the Order of Saint Francis, in #Porto.
tiny.cc/7r7j001
#portugal #travel #architecture #europe #baroque #gothic
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#portugal #travel #architecture #europe #baroque #gothic
Can you spell #LabourDay without saying Michel Giacometti?
Of course you can. But today I'd like to highlight the work of this man from Corsica who was of vital importance in collecting and registering #Portuguese traditions in terms of #music, dance, and oral literature - including #work songs.
Of course you can. But today I'd like to highlight the work of this man from Corsica who was of vital importance in collecting and registering #Portuguese traditions in terms of #music, dance, and oral literature - including #work songs.
Labour Day, Portuguese Work Songs and a Man From Corsica
Source: Spoiler alert: This post is going to be a bit nerdy but if you really feel the love for Portugal (and not just a touristy flirt), I’m pretty confident you’ll enjoy it too. Today…
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May 1, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Can you spell #LabourDay without saying Michel Giacometti?
Of course you can. But today I'd like to highlight the work of this man from Corsica who was of vital importance in collecting and registering #Portuguese traditions in terms of #music, dance, and oral literature - including #work songs.
Of course you can. But today I'd like to highlight the work of this man from Corsica who was of vital importance in collecting and registering #Portuguese traditions in terms of #music, dance, and oral literature - including #work songs.
My quick guide to #Easter in #Portugal, plus an easy #recipe for pão-de-ló!
Clicky-click: beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2019/04/17/e...
Clicky-click: beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2019/04/17/e...
A quick guide to Easter in Portugal (recipe included!)
Of all the religious-but-not-really-that-religious holidays we have in Portugal my least favourite is probably Easter. I mean, chocolate is great, bunnies are cute, and spring is my favourite seaso…
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April 15, 2025 at 11:25 AM
My quick guide to #Easter in #Portugal, plus an easy #recipe for pão-de-ló!
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Clicky-click: beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2019/04/17/e...
Social kissing in #Portugal: the quick #guide you didn't know you needed!
Read it here: beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2023/04/13/b...
#europe #blogger
Read it here: beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2023/04/13/b...
#europe #blogger
Beijinhos: a Quick Guide to Social Kissing in Portugal
Source: www.pexels.com Cheek kissing, or social kissing, is the kind of thing that tests your cultural skills. In practical terms, and in Portugal at least, social kissing has several layers, nuanc…
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April 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Social kissing in #Portugal: the quick #guide you didn't know you needed!
Read it here: beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2023/04/13/b...
#europe #blogger
Read it here: beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2023/04/13/b...
#europe #blogger
Finding out about the British interest in the world of BDSM and kink, in general, got me a little bit worried. What would happen to all the British expats in Portugal?
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50 Shades of Zé: A Very Portuguese Guide to Kink for Expats
From rustic-kink to bureaucracy-induced fear play, here’s how traditional elements from Portuguese culture can meet all your (consensual) needs.
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April 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Finding out about the British interest in the world of BDSM and kink, in general, got me a little bit worried. What would happen to all the British expats in Portugal?
catiasfg.substack.com/p/50-shades-...
catiasfg.substack.com/p/50-shades-...
Portugal is known for a few shocking behaviours. For example, we like eating lupin beans, lining up for everything, and (gasp!) kissing people on the cheek.
But just when you thought things couldn’t get any more brutally shocking—surprise!
catiasfg.substack.com/p/masks-and-...
#portugal #travel
But just when you thought things couldn’t get any more brutally shocking—surprise!
catiasfg.substack.com/p/masks-and-...
#portugal #travel
Masks and Mayhem: Portuguese Carnival Traditions
Portugal, as you may already suspect, is known for a few shocking behaviours (or as some people on social media like to say "brutally shocking").
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February 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Portugal is known for a few shocking behaviours. For example, we like eating lupin beans, lining up for everything, and (gasp!) kissing people on the cheek.
But just when you thought things couldn’t get any more brutally shocking—surprise!
catiasfg.substack.com/p/masks-and-...
#portugal #travel
But just when you thought things couldn’t get any more brutally shocking—surprise!
catiasfg.substack.com/p/masks-and-...
#portugal #travel
This song doesn't have complicated words, obscure metaphors, or cutesy pets (but it does include an NSFW pun for the proficient speakers of Portuguese among you). Here's a bubbly, slightly romantic song about liking someone:
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#portugal #music
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#portugal #music
Songs of Positivity: I like you (I really do!)
The premise: As Eric Idle put it “The world today seems absolutely crackers”. (But when has it not?)What can I do about it? Share songs that are uplifting, funny, or simply cute. And Port…
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February 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This song doesn't have complicated words, obscure metaphors, or cutesy pets (but it does include an NSFW pun for the proficient speakers of Portuguese among you). Here's a bubbly, slightly romantic song about liking someone:
beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2024/07/16/s...
#portugal #music
beyondlisbon.wordpress.com/2024/07/16/s...
#portugal #music
Ah, Valentine’s Day!💐 Ever wondered what it would be like if some of Portugal’s most famous historical figures tried their luck on Tinder? Of course not: you're all normal people.
Read here:
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#portugal #valentines #humor #substack #history
Read here:
catiasfg.substack.com/p/swipe-righ...
#portugal #valentines #humor #substack #history
February 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Ah, Valentine’s Day!💐 Ever wondered what it would be like if some of Portugal’s most famous historical figures tried their luck on Tinder? Of course not: you're all normal people.
Read here:
catiasfg.substack.com/p/swipe-righ...
#portugal #valentines #humor #substack #history
Read here:
catiasfg.substack.com/p/swipe-righ...
#portugal #valentines #humor #substack #history
February 14, 2025 at 11:09 AM
It's almost that time of the year again!
What are your thoughts on Valentine's Day? A way for some people to make money or a way to make sure some people are romantic at least once a year?
#valentines #meme
What are your thoughts on Valentine's Day? A way for some people to make money or a way to make sure some people are romantic at least once a year?
#valentines #meme
February 13, 2025 at 10:48 AM
It's almost that time of the year again!
What are your thoughts on Valentine's Day? A way for some people to make money or a way to make sure some people are romantic at least once a year?
#valentines #meme
What are your thoughts on Valentine's Day? A way for some people to make money or a way to make sure some people are romantic at least once a year?
#valentines #meme
Marialva: lots of epic views, a good deal of history, and zero crowds. 🏰
Who's up for a medieval adventure? 👸⚔️
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#portugal #centralportugal #marialva #medieval #castle #europe #historicalvillage
Who's up for a medieval adventure? 👸⚔️
tinyurl.com/dfpsm947
#portugal #centralportugal #marialva #medieval #castle #europe #historicalvillage
February 6, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Marialva: lots of epic views, a good deal of history, and zero crowds. 🏰
Who's up for a medieval adventure? 👸⚔️
tinyurl.com/dfpsm947
#portugal #centralportugal #marialva #medieval #castle #europe #historicalvillage
Who's up for a medieval adventure? 👸⚔️
tinyurl.com/dfpsm947
#portugal #centralportugal #marialva #medieval #castle #europe #historicalvillage
If you’ve been to Portugal, you’ve probably seen them and eaten at least one. I’m talking about pastéis de nata, of course.
Today I'm sharing with you the oldest known recipe (from 1729) for these tasty treats: tinyurl.com/yc4p6bku
#portugal #recipe #pasteldenata #food #portuguesefood
Today I'm sharing with you the oldest known recipe (from 1729) for these tasty treats: tinyurl.com/yc4p6bku
#portugal #recipe #pasteldenata #food #portuguesefood
The oldest known recipe for Portuguese pastéis de nata and how to make them (thank me later)
If you’ve been to Portugal in recent years, you’ve probably seen them and eaten at least one, savouring the crispy, buttery outer layer and the creamy, sweet custard-like filling. IR…
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February 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
If you’ve been to Portugal, you’ve probably seen them and eaten at least one. I’m talking about pastéis de nata, of course.
Today I'm sharing with you the oldest known recipe (from 1729) for these tasty treats: tinyurl.com/yc4p6bku
#portugal #recipe #pasteldenata #food #portuguesefood
Today I'm sharing with you the oldest known recipe (from 1729) for these tasty treats: tinyurl.com/yc4p6bku
#portugal #recipe #pasteldenata #food #portuguesefood
Have you ever stepped into a time capsule? ⏳
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#portugal #travel #sortelha #centralportugal #historicalvillage #middleages #castle #europe
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#portugal #travel #sortelha #centralportugal #historicalvillage #middleages #castle #europe
February 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Have you ever stepped into a time capsule? ⏳
tinyurl.com/3d5ztsjh
#portugal #travel #sortelha #centralportugal #historicalvillage #middleages #castle #europe
tinyurl.com/3d5ztsjh
#portugal #travel #sortelha #centralportugal #historicalvillage #middleages #castle #europe
Careful! Legend has it that wandering the streets of Castelo Mendo might lead you through a portal to the past... ✨
#photography #travel #tourism #portugal
#traveltips #historicalvillages #centralportugal
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#photography #travel #tourism #portugal
#traveltips #historicalvillages #centralportugal
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January 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Careful! Legend has it that wandering the streets of Castelo Mendo might lead you through a portal to the past... ✨
#photography #travel #tourism #portugal
#traveltips #historicalvillages #centralportugal
tinyurl.com/mupu678u
#photography #travel #tourism #portugal
#traveltips #historicalvillages #centralportugal
tinyurl.com/mupu678u
I don't know about you, but whenever possible I like to plan my road trip pit stops ahead of time. This spot in Central Portugal checked all the boxes for me: 👇
tinyurl.com/f54j4546
#Portugal #travel
tinyurl.com/f54j4546
#Portugal #travel
January 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I don't know about you, but whenever possible I like to plan my road trip pit stops ahead of time. This spot in Central Portugal checked all the boxes for me: 👇
tinyurl.com/f54j4546
#Portugal #travel
tinyurl.com/f54j4546
#Portugal #travel