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About Vila Nova de Gaia

“It’s the same old story,” like Jep says—sex sells, always has. Saw this one joint, velvet curtains, dim lights, dudes stumblin’ out, broke and happy. Hilarious, but sad too—payin’ for a quick thrill? Lame. Favorite bit? This madam, total boss, runnin’ shit like a queen. Reminded me of Jep’s Rome—elegant chaos, y’know? “The most important thing I discovered…”—people fake it, even in brothels. Shocked me how normal it felt—coffee in the mornin’, moans at night.

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Although prostitution is legal in Brazil, running a brothel is not; each of these establishments therefore holds a legal registration of trade. Despite its unassuming façade, business at Vila .

So, I grab my coffee from that little café on Rua da Paz. You know the one? The one with the best pastéis de nata? Yeah, that place. I’m chuggin’ my coffee, and I spill some on my shirt. Great start, right? I’m already lookin’ like a mess. But whatever, I’m used to it.

Mover of the Week: Melissa Ventosa Martin, Departures' and Travel + Leisure's Fashion Director