

Portugal's Garden of Romanticism
Parque e Palácio de Monserrate boasts Portugal's most peaceful and romantic garden. Located in Sintra, this palatial villa is surrounded by massive garden grounds full of lush foliage, romantic architecture, verdant pathways, and chapel ruins worthy of a fantasy novel (or an Uncharted game 😉). A PEACEFUL ESTATE The main reason I picked Parque e Palácio de Monserrate over the more popular Quinta da Regaleira is simply because the latter is overcrowded with tour groups, whil
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London's Secret Garden
Somewhere between the London Bridge and the Tower of London, resides a verdant "secret garden" inside the ruins of a gothic church. This...
Sep 14, 2024


Plant Lovers, Feast Your Eyes On This Unique Festival!
Something extraordinary happens every year in a southern Spanish town. It's a festival that showcases the eccentric and vibrant private...
Sep 12, 2024


Simple Tips for Happy Orchids
Most of us have purchased grocery store orchids (aka "moth orchids"/ Phalaenopsis orchids) or gifted them to a friend. They are sold at...
Jul 11, 2024








