Day 55 | My Brother’s Birthday

Today is my broโ€™s bday. Jalane, my momโ€™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 everythingโ€ฆ 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 ๐Ÿ’ฃ๐Ÿ’ฅ! Your doctor had 3 big workshop-parties back to back with little sleep in between.๐Ÿ˜ต 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. ๐Ÿ‘Š Last night, DJ Barata’s party was off the chain – no surprise. And Mi Gente, I’ve got some good news. ๐Ÿ˜Ž I spoke to […]

Day 48 | Blast From The Past

Mi Gente! It’s your favorite travel blogger! #newcareer ๐Ÿ˜‚ 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? ๐Ÿท #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! ๐Ÿ‘Š No big deal, but yesterday the King ๐Ÿ‘‘C4Pedro shared our Top 10 #kizomba songs […]

Day 43 | Two Parties, One Night

Mi Gente! What’s good? Your doctor is giving another workshop tonight, followed by a party. ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.facebook.com/events/245622675928898/?ti=ic #TheNewFaceOfLisbon ๐Ÿ˜Ž Did you see my #day42 live video? Yesterday was good. Two parties, one at the View Rooftop where your boy is giving his 4-week session and one at Barrio Latino. You already know, your doctor stopped […]

Day 41 | Teaching in Lisbon

#AlwaysStartFromTheBottom โฌ†๏ธ 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. ๐Ÿ˜ณThey understood that to dance kizomba for real, they must LISTEN for the count in the music, and respect […]

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 1โ‚ฌ 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. ๐Ÿ”ฅ 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 […]