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Culture, Travel

The Most Authentic Cultural Experience In Portugal | Art of Saudade

Portugal is more than Lisbon and Porto. It is more than Azores and Madeira. All of these cities are, of course, wonderful and worth visiting for many reasons. But, Portugal has something more to offer… Check out my Porto Travel Itinerary I went to Fornos de Algodres, a small municipality far from the big cities, and this is why I believe that the most genuine … Continue reading The Most Authentic Cultural Experience In Portugal | Art of Saudade

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Travel

Epic Porto Travel Itinerary | Art of Saudade

Are you ready for a colorful summer? Porto is waiting for you with its deep blue ocean and azulejo art (a traditional form of painted tin-glazed ceramic tilework). The second-largest Portuguese city can actually be visited in a few days. Arrival You can arrive in Porto by plane, train, bus, bike… the choice is yours! The public transport in Porto is also very well organized. … Continue reading Epic Porto Travel Itinerary | Art of Saudade

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Travel

Top 3 Things You Can’t Miss in Warsaw, Poland | Art of Saudade

You may love it or hate it, but one thing is for sure – Poland will not leave you indifferent. This post is dedicated to people who love to explore underrated places around the world. Warsaw is a city you won’t really hear about on travel blogs. Most of the travel agencies would rather recommend you to visit the tourist towns of Poland, such as … Continue reading Top 3 Things You Can’t Miss in Warsaw, Poland | Art of Saudade

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Culture, History, Music, Travel

From Żelazowa Wola To Paris | The Story Of Chopin, The Poet Of The Piano | Art of Saudade

Art will save the world… Yes, I am strongly convinced that art will save the world. I don’t need any proof. Just Chopin’s soft piano during the dark night hours.  The year is 1787. What can be left of a world ravaged by tuberculosis and wars? Art, that strong human desire to fight destruction through creation.  Nicolas Chopin, a talented flute player from France, moves … Continue reading From Żelazowa Wola To Paris | The Story Of Chopin, The Poet Of The Piano | Art of Saudade

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Languages, Learning

Languages Matter | Polyglot Gathering In Poland 2022 | Art of Saudade

Languages shape our thoughts and the way we see the world. We have all heard the saying “to have another language is to possess a second soul”. Today, more than ever, we can all learn a new language and acquire a new soul.  Find out how Kato Lomb, one of the most efficient polyglots of the 20th century, acquired more than 16 different languages as … Continue reading Languages Matter | Polyglot Gathering In Poland 2022 | Art of Saudade

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Languages, Learning

How Do Polyglots Learn So Many Languages? | The Story Of Kató Lomb | Art of Saudade

Why do some language learners reach fluency faster than others? How come some people can learn more languages than others? Is there such a thing as an “innate ability” for learning foreign languages? Kató Lomb, the most multilingual woman in the 20th century, debunked all the myths about learning languages in her book Polyglot: How I Learn Languages. Born in 1909, in Hungary, she only … Continue reading How Do Polyglots Learn So Many Languages? | The Story Of Kató Lomb | Art of Saudade

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Literature, Philosophy, Quotes

Did Albert Camus Really Predict The Pandemic? | Art of Saudade

Lockdown, transmission, and quarantine are some of the words that have been part of our daily vocabulary for the past two years. These same words can be found in Camus’ philosophical novel The Plague. Published only two years after the Second World War, many literary critics believe that the plague symbolizes the battle against Nazism. However, digging into the book, it is easy to conclude … Continue reading Did Albert Camus Really Predict The Pandemic? | Art of Saudade

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Culture, History, Literature, Poetry

Writing Poetry In A Minority Language: The Story Of The Occitan Poets | Art of Saudade

If life in the Middle Ages was rough, imagine being a speaker of a regional language in 20th century France, when the government banned the use of minority languages. For Occitan poets, the struggle to preserve their authentic language and culture only got harder. The Occitan language is a Romance language spoken in Southern France. However, it has no official status in France. In the … Continue reading Writing Poetry In A Minority Language: The Story Of The Occitan Poets | Art of Saudade

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Culture, Poetry, Travel

24 Hours In Béziers | Discover One Of France’s Oldest Towns In Only One Day | Art of Saudade

Ah, southern France… the scents of the Mediterranean, the fabulous history, and the architecture remaining its most loyal witness. Today I wonder if we can discover Béziers, one of the most beautiful historical towns in the South of France… in less than 24 hours! C’est parti ! You can arrive in Béziers by plane (yep, the town has an airport!), car, bus, or train (the … Continue reading 24 Hours In Béziers | Discover One Of France’s Oldest Towns In Only One Day | Art of Saudade

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Culture, Music, Quotes

Duke Ellington and his mistress named Music | Art of Saudade

Jazz music follows no rules. The beauty of jazz lies in improvisation and spontaneity. Unlike monarchies, the kingdom of Jazz imposed no rules or limitations. That’s why it’s hard to name one and only king or queen of jazz. Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong, Chet Baker, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald… All of these jazz masters are worthy of being called kings and queens.  One of the … Continue reading Duke Ellington and his mistress named Music | Art of Saudade

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