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One sleepy morning in the southern coastal city of Lagos, Portugal, we spied a barber shop, and peered inside to find a slender man sweeping. I stepped in and asked if he might cut my hair. This had not been…
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We are regulars at Zé’s, as much as anyone can be, as Zé is anything but regular and everything Portugal. We’ve been living 50 meters from his adorable café without a name, absent an awning or posted hours – our…
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Dear Brian Chesky – We hope you enjoyed our last postcard from Paris. After a glorious restorative stay at a hotel, we’ve continued our Airbnb travels throughout Europe. We’re meeting your hosts and discovering the good, the bad and the…
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