As the crowd cheered among the explosive crackle of fireworks, upbeat dance music, and cries of "Feliz Ano Novo," a surge of gratitude coursed through my body. It was New Year's Eve 2024, and I was ...
Cold winds and steady rain did not deter dozens of people who gathered at Carcavelos beach, near Lisbon, for the first sea swim of 2026. The event, held on Thursday, marked the start of the new year ...