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Creating Real Connections through Curated Experiences 

Where the things I love become experiences we can share

BEHIND THE EXPERIENCES

Hello, I'm Rica

What inspired me to create this space was born from the intertwining paths of my career in real estate and my life as a travelling expat spouse, a mother of two, and dog mama to one beloved furry member. Over the last 24 years, from Manila to Copenhagen, New York, back to Manila, Bangkok, and now Istanbul, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the many layers of this nomadic life — the places we’ve explored, the people who’ve left lasting impressions, the cuisines that have delighted us, and the evolving dreams of what we call home.

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......travel, home, food, reinvention, family, the unexpected turns in life, and the joy of bringing people together through the things I love.

Where a leap of faith became a new beginning..

THE DOURO

“A geological poem.” Miguel Torga

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QUINTA DA MARFENJA

MARFENJA
EXPERIENCES

Curated experiences inspired by the things I love most — good food, beautiful places, creativity, and the simple joy of bringing people together and sharing something memorable.

6-10 NOVEMBER 2026

THE RHYTHM OF
THE HARVEST

Harvest · Movement · Nourishment · Creativity · Connection.

An invitation to the heart of the wine-region of  Portugal.
A week of gathering, creating, and celebrating
the beauty of the Olive Harvest Season.

DUORO
VALLEY
SMALL
GROUP
ALL-
INCLUSIVE

Portugal

Intimate &

personal

Everything

taken care of

Bake Sourdough

Move with Daily Yoga

Photography

Portugal Journal and Blogs

THE BREADFEST CLUB

A CELEBRATION OF

BREAD, CRAFT AND
COMMUNITY

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Portugal Journal and Blogs

JOURNAL

STORIES FROM

PORTUGAL AND

BEYOND

JOIN THE TABLE

Stories from Portugal. Seasonal invitations.
Recipes. New experiences.

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