Last week our business plan was awarded with the 3rd price in a competition for entrepreneurs from the Douro Verde.
not yet forgotten
“Why did you come to live in Portugal?” many here ask. I always answer that question with “For another life”.
Tour (50km) on the e-bike
It was about time to test the range of my e-bike in this mountainous area. This week there were two…
nabiça, salpicão and a burnt kitchen
My daily cooking habits haven’t changed much after the emigration. Although we adapted our regular dishes slightly to the available…
about the weather
Around half past nine and sometimes just a lot sooner or later the baker drives by in her van, honking…
free entertainment in Cinfães
About 3 times a month there’s a cultural event in our main town. A lecture, a film, a play, a…
registering for healthcare
Everyone on Portuguese territory has the right to medical care. All you need is a ‘número de utente’.
The Voice Portugal 2019
The voice of Portugal, a great way to improve your Portuguese.
Mushroom fever
Portuguese are crazy for edible wild mushrooms. Make sure you pick the right ones in the forest.
saudade, the non-translatable emotion
Saudade a Portuguese bittersweet emotion. Bitter because of the lack of family and friends who are far away. Sweet because of the hope that tomorrow may bring.
Blogs about living in Portugal
Blogs about living in Portugal.
While we are busy working on our house in Portugal, we give you other experiences to read.
E-bike in the mountains
Electric bike in the mountains and hill climbing. What to consider when buying a electric bike?
Based on personal experience in Portugal.
voluntary gardener
We’ve been asked to volunteer as gardeners for the nature association in Portugal. The headquarters is based in the old school of Vila de Muros, Cinfães.
Beekeeping in Portugal
We’ve found a bee swarm in our garden. Now we can start beekeeping in Portugal.
How do you say that in Portuguese and what are the rules for beekeepers in Portugal?
Buying a bike in Portugal
Buying an electric bicycle in Portugal. After a long search I found a good bike shop in Lisbon, where I bought a great e-bike.
yoga lessons
Recently I started to follow Hatha Yoga lessons in North-Portugal.