Day 41 | Teaching in Lisbon

#AlwaysStartFromTheBottom ⬆️ Yesterday was Class #2 of your doctor’s 4 week kizomba session at the View Rooftop. Mi gente, class was… a #revelation. The students learned there is a count in kizomba! Yes! They didn’t know. 😳They understood that to dance kizomba for real, they must LISTEN for the count in the music, and respect […]

Day 45 | C4 Pedro Agrees

Mi Gente, did you see the video? For the first time Flavie did a kuduro performance by herself at the Columbus Salsa Convention. That girl. Taking on all the responsibility for Manuel & Flavie on her shoulders. She killed it! 👊 No big deal, but yesterday the King 👑C4Pedro shared our Top 10 #kizomba songs […]

Day 46 | AirBnB Surprise

Mi Gente, today is Monday, but it feels like a Saturday. Another amazing party at Mwangole tonight, and your boy’s gonna stop dancing after most people are waking up to get ready for work. #dancerlife #theonlylife At the airBnB, your doctor was surprised by a gift from the hosts – a bottle of red wine […]

Day 47 | Tiger Shrimp vs Lobster

Mi Gente. Guess what? I’m moving to another Airbnb again. Maybe I’ll get another gift of wine? 🍷 #hopeful Yesterday’s party was @ Mwangole to celebrate the birthday of a friend. You already know, your doctor danced the whole night long. Mi Gente, you saw my pictures of the food? Oysters! The biggest shrimp ever. […]

Day 48 | Blast From The Past

Mi Gente! It’s your favorite travel blogger! #newcareer 😂 Yesterday was an amazing class. More and more students are showing to learn from your doctor. Give it up for Restelo dance center. I was very pleased. The students are understanding the ginga and working on their swipes. The ladies worked hard on not anticipating the […]

Day 49 | Visit from Fabricio

Mi Gente! You know who showed up in Lisbon yesterday? Fabricio. I’m happy, it’s been good spending time with my bro, my twin. He’s my #1 artist in this business. 👊 Last night, DJ Barata’s party was off the chain – no surprise. And Mi Gente, I’ve got some good news. 😎 I spoke to […]

Day 54 | Turn Up

Mi Gente. Have you been waiting for the daily post? I’m sorry. My brothers Fabricio and Paraiso showed up and spent these past 5 days with me. Turn up 💣💥! Your doctor had 3 big workshop-parties back to back with little sleep in between.😵 Friday was an all-nighter with Elio Santos, Saturday was my semba […]

Day 55 | My Brother’s Birthday

Today is my bro’s bday. Jalane, my mom’s 3rd eldest son. Growing up, everybody told me I talked, walked, tried to be like him. I hated that. But he WAS the coolest in the family. He could talk his way outta anything and had the nicest clothes, newest Jordans, best everything… he hustled hard, sometimes […]

Day 57 | Nostalgic Motivation

Rise and shine, Mi Gente! Your doctor woke up early 🌞. Last night I went to my last Muketo in Lisbon. They changed the location, it was super packed. Unreal. Saw some friends, the weather was fantastic. Definitely I’m gonna miss that night 🌜. Came back home and watched the TV show Suits 👔. That […]

Day 58 | Vodka Watermelon

Mi Gente. Your boy is bawling because I missed Yuri Da Cuhna’s show last night 😭but… instead I went to work and you already know… I had an amazing party. 😛 Woke up ate some bacalhau, finished with some sangria and some other stuff I can’t put on social media, feeling kinda zombie 😉listening to […]

Day 59 | Almost Home and Nostalgic

Kudos to Andrea, a friend of a friend, that hooked up Dr Kizomba with a gold classic digital Casio watch #mykindagift. Of course I slept wearing the watch and it would beep every hour scaring the shit outta me. Last night, I feel asleep on the couch, cuddling my vodka watermelon, watching my new love, […]

Day 60 | Montreal, Are You Ready?

The struggle is over, the fun was necessary. 60 days of tears, joy and celebration. I had my last bacalhau at the airport and I took a piece with me just to be sure before I land to have a snack. I’ll close my eyes as I eat it and reminisce about my crazy experience […]