The Portuguese rhythm here is quite a thing. Everything at ease, no rush, chill. A reason for many Dutch people to live in Portugal. Get out of that hasty, Dutch culture. Yet, I still have some troubl[...]
Do you want to experience -when the damn virus is finally gone- what it is like to be away from noise and bustle in your life? Then look for nature and if possible, the nature of São Jacinto!
In the mountains of Northern Portugal, the Dutch Dick Leegwater (71 years old) runs a dog shelter. On the moment of my visit, he takes care of around 120 dogs dumped. This is not always easy. Dick lik[...]
I think nothing happens without a reason. That´s what I also think with the Coronavirus...
Viana do Castelo is a pleasant town where there is something to do for everyone. You will find a green mountain landscape, sea, river, harbour and must see´s.
It´s time to share this city route with tips for people going on a city trip to Porto. The honour eventually goes to my boyfriend; a local who grew up here and showed me around by visiting all the ni[...]
The miserable circumstances in overcrowded animal shelters and slaughterhouses in Portugal are alarming and bullfighting remains a fight against a desired change in mentality.continue reading[...]
There are so many differences but also similarities between the beautiful port cities Rotterdam and Porto. For example, both cities were Cultural Capital of Europe in 2001, breathes Porto antiquit[...]
When the bell rang, she was determined to get rid of that salesman at the door. After all, she was also waiting for her daughter who could video call any moment for a virtual "cup of coffee" from[...]
Marianne Thieme from the Dutch ´Party for the Animals´, gave a lecture in Porto last September. She explained to audiences gathered from all over the world ´how we can turn the tide with a knife an[...]