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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 40 | Drambuie

#OoopsHeDidItAgain 😂 Another amazing night, Mi Gente. Celebrated my Polish boy Pavo’s bday. Then I danced all night at Mwangole, saw my friends from the USA and Portugal. Stopped dancing when the lights came on, after the sun rise at 6am, and the club kicked us out. Woke up a little dizzy, must be the […]

Day 38 | Wisdom

Mi gente! When life gives you lemons, you make tequila. I taught my first class last week. I ate an octopus. I partied on a boat. I got drunk on a train drinking 1€ beers with a stranger, he was cool. Life since Friday: Slept in Algarve | Woke up in Porto | Chilling in […]

Day 27 | Bring Back Dr. K

Wepa wepa! Last night was off the chain. Did another photo session with the one and only @Ludmilatolentinophotography and got to know Lisbon a bit more #thinkyouknowhadnoidea about this amazing and historical city . Paperwork: application submitted! Looks like your boy like they say in Brasil #eusouocara is going to be back in a month. […]

Day 24 | Business As Usual

Wassup Mi Gente! Yesterday’s parties were off the chain! Yoooo. The River Bank Black&White party. Incredible. 🔥 Current situation: relaxing at the crib, watching Toca hit 30 on the channel Trace. King Ckwa is at #2 with Spetxa One. #1 is Neyma. She’s good, but my boy C4 Pedro won’t be #2 for long, mi […]