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Making A Home from Home
Austrians, Heidi and Christopher Mueller had the dream of creating the perfect boutique luxury hotel.
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A Ranch By the Sea
Fashion buyer, and jewellery designer turned interior designer, Laura Strader left LA for Ericeira and opened Blanco Bungalow in 2024.
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Design with Philiosophy
Clint Lewis is an award-winning interior designer based in Lisbon with over 18 years of experience creating refined, liveable spaces with a blend of modern elegance and warmth.
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From Brazil - Cocktail Queen
Born in Brazil and trained as a Journalist, Flavi Andrade has taken the still very masculine industry of bartending by storm with her consistency, versatility, and passion for her work.
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From Brazil - Flavour with Soul
In the vibrant kitchen of Zazah Lisboa, Brazilian expat Matheus Franklin blends passion and precision to craft unforgettable dishes – each one a true expression of his culinary soul.
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From Brazil - The Art of Wine
Head Sommelier Augusto Brumatti of Vila Vita Parc reflects on his extraordinary path, how wine creates connections, and some exciting things coming at Vila Vita.
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Wellness Gurus - The Pilates Nutrition Pro
Maja Tworska, 31, settled in the Algarve in 2019, setting up a Pilates business — The Fit Life Pilates Studio.
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Wellness Gurus - The Beauty Maker
Erika Harding, 41, is a mum of two with a life shaped by movement. Originally from Durban, South Africa, she has lived in the U.
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Wellness Gurus - The Hormone Expert
Katy Pitt Allen is a nurse and menopause specialist, and Clinical Director of an online women’s health clinic.
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Wellness Gurus - The Skin Doctor
Dr. Austėja Petersen is a 33-year-old Lithuanian-born cardiologist and aesthetic medicine doctor, founder of Timeless Beauty Clinic in Vilamoura.
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Wellness Gurus - The Pilates Expert
Vanessa Motte, originally from France moved to Lisbon in 2018. She is the founder of Prescription Pilates, the first Dynamic Reformer Pilates studio in Lisbon, which has rapidly expanded to include studios all over Lisbon and Cascais.