The 10 best places in Lisbon and Porto to have a nature forward immersion while on vacation in Portugal. Plus planning hints.
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I’m your host, Matthew Kessi — So glad you’re here
I am a travel writer, nature photographer, naturalist, and practical mystic who’s invested a lifetime guiding myself and others through nature. Let me be your bridge to connect to nature’s healing powers and transformation at the intersection of travel, nature, and spirit.
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