How the Fado taught me to Speak Portuguese
I speak Portuguese fluently today. I learned it as a 3-year-old when my family moved to Portugal. We came back to Chicago when I was 4....
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- Apr 4
- 3 min
Is there still an ugly American traveler?
The term "Ugly American"gained prominence in popular culture as the title of a 1958 book by William Lederer and Eugene Burdick. In 1963,...
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- Mar 15
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What does it mean to be Portuguese?
Being Portuguese is a magnificent paradox. It's a culture steeped in both sorrow and joy, stubborn opinions and poetic ideas. An ancient...
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- Mar 7
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Branding and Sustainable Tourism: No destination is sustainable without a brand
In the midset of a tourism boom, sustainable travel destination benefits greatly from having a strong brand. Those that fail to build a...
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- Feb 27
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I may have Started an A-la-carte Revolution in Public Relations
Seven years ago I shifted this agency from a traditional staffed firm to a virtual and ala carte agency. That may have started a trend!...
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- Jan 23
- 4 min
On the eve of an Election: No new Monument to the Discoveries
I am often surprised by the passion that travelers show for Lisbon's Monument to the Discoveries, one of the most powerful bits of...
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- Dec 29, 2023
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Louis Karno Travel Trends for 2024: A Round-Up
Travel Trends for 2024: A Round-Up As travel evolves, these trends reflect the dynamic nature of the industry, showcasing a blend of...
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- Dec 8, 2023
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The Vital Role of Reading a Newspaper in Being an Engaged Citizen
In an era of rapid technological change and the proliferation of digital media, the significance of reading a traditional newspaper may...
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- Oct 18, 2023
- 3 min
Does the New Hampshire Primary Still Matter?
The New Hampshire primary was traditionally the first primary in a presidential election cycle. As such, it held a significant symbolic...
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- Oct 5, 2023
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I helped make Portugal a top destination - and here is what needs to happen next
Back in 2005, I got a call from a guy called Miguel Carvalho from the Portuguese National Tourist Office in New York. He was the new PR...
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- Jul 27, 2023
- 2 min
Why you need a DEI Statement on your Website
I look at so many websites these days, and I often find that many organizations just don't get inclusion. Something as basic as a DEI...
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- Apr 13, 2023
- 5 min
What's New in the Alentejo? Lots!
Today travel is viewed as sustainable first. Sustainable travel is a word we are hearing a lot of these days. Sustainable travel starts...
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- Mar 31, 2023
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Why a Clear and Relevant Brand Matters
A clear brand is defined as a space in the mind of the consumer, that you put there and you own. It identifies what is distinct from...
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- Feb 16, 2023
- 3 min
It's Time to Have a Serious Talk about Climate Change
Let's face the harsh truth — framing the climate crisis to the American public has failed. No, not everywhere, but just enough that we as...
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- Feb 2, 2023
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Travel for Good: Giving Back and Having an Amazing Trip
Some 20 years ago just a few hundred thousand Americans visited Portugal. There were few travel agents and tour operators that...
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- Jan 19, 2023
- 3 min
Diversity is more than a catch phrase - it is a way of being
The front page of the Union Leader recently lauded Concord, NH, for allowing side by side religious and atheist displays in front of the...
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- Dec 29, 2022
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Can a chicken tender be your brand?
Recently the city of Manchester announced it was interested in a rebrand. And while there are some exceptionally talented agencies in the...
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- Dec 1, 2022
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Travel Trends to Watch in 2023
This was a year of shortages, rebounds, soaring fuel costs, war and high over all costs. Oh, and the World Cup too… So as 2022 winds to...
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- Oct 26, 2022
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Concord: It's Time to Talk about Preservation
While the historic agreement to save Concord's Gasholder is good news all around, it caps off a decade of loss. Sadly many of the...
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- Oct 12, 2022
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Strange New Worlds: Just What the World Needs Now
The latest version of Captain Chris Pike is a true optimist. Even facing a terrible fate, he is able to stay strong. I have to admit,...
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