Diana Bernardo
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Ideas on how to enjoy life to the fullest by taking the unconventional path. Travel addict. Subscribe to my newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3k9xcDF
Stories (59/0)
How to Survive the Challenge of a Programming Boot Camp
I was incredibly frustrated as I walked out of the school door that day. We had learned document handling in Java and, for some reason, I just couldn’t wrap my head around it. I couldn’t complete one single exercise and the whole day felt like a sign from the universe telling me to quit. I couldn’t handle feeling stupid anymore.
By Diana Bernardo3 years ago in 01
This Is What Intermittent Fasting Feels Like
Intermittent fasting is one of the most popular fitness trends these days. I first heard about it on Tim Ferriss’ podcast. As a devotee of the “human guinea pig”, I started to dig deeper into the concept. More than a diet, this is a lifestyle with proven benefits to your body and mind.
By Diana Bernardo3 years ago in Longevity
I’ve Been a Vegetarian for 6 Years and This is What I Learned
We were approaching the end of 2014. Two of my best friends had recently become vegan. They started talking to me about their experience and the reasons that led them there. I listened. I followed their suggestions and watched some documentaries. I saw things that I can not unsee ever again. And in the space of a few weeks I got more and more convinced that me too, I needed to make a change.
By Diana Bernardo3 years ago in Feast
How to Have a Retreat Day at Home
In the summer of 2017, I did a week-long yoga retreat in the mountains of Serbia. It was one of the most life-changing experiences I’ve ever been through. Not only because of the direct result of this week but because I learned a magic trick.
By Diana Bernardo3 years ago in Motivation
Do You Know the Difference Between These 2 Portuguese Pastries?
Let me be honest with you: I am writing this to save myself some time. Over the years, I have spent hours explaining the difference between pastel de nata and pastel de Belém to foreigners who have visited my home country of Portugal. Wherever we meet in the world, they always mention the pastel de nata that they tried and loved in their last visit to Lisbon. And then I always realize they didn’t try pastel de nata but pastel de Belém.
By Diana Bernardo3 years ago in Feast
4 Practical Tips for When You Move to a New Country
I have lived in 4 countries: Portugal, France, the UK, and Hungary. Moving to a new country is one of the most exciting, rewarding experiences you can have in life. It pushes your boundaries, it forces you to grow, and it turns you into a much richer person.
By Diana Bernardo3 years ago in Wander