About

There’s something about experiencing new cultures that always captivated me. I enjoy the thrill of being in a new place observing the nuances of different ways of living.

Woman in white during the sunset in Wadi Rum

Hello, nice to meet you!

I’m Genalda, the creator and curator of this space where I share my passion for travelling. Travel was always in my DNA given my family background and living in different countries at an early age. I am Portuguese-Angolan and grew up in Portugal. I guess, being at the tip of Europe, I’ve always wanted to travel.

 

I remember at 6 years old being obsessed with my mum’s Atlas of the World – this massive book with all the countries. I would eagerly memorise the capitals and flags and look at random facts like population density. It was crazy to fathom that some cities had double or triple the population of my entire country!

Fast forward to 18, I moved to London to study Multimedia and started meeting people from all over the world. Now, I still find this city one of the most exciting in the world, but at every opportunity, I hop on a plane to explore new destinations.

 

Here on this blog, I aim to inspire others to step out of their comfort zone and explore new destinations. Through visual stories, tips and recommendations based on personal experiences, I hope to provide valuable insights to help plan your next adventure.

 

So, join me on this journey of discovery as we explore new destinations together. Get ready to be inspired and motivated with each post on Gem Diaries.