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K is for Kissing in Portugal
Who exactly should you kiss in Portugal? When should you kiss them? I don’t mean full on romantic smooches, which are obviously reserved for very special people. I’m talking about … Continue reading →
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C is for Castles in Portugal
I like castles there is no doubt about it. From fairytale chateaux to austere fortifications; ones with drawbridges, dungeons, gatehouses, keeps and moats; built in stone, brick and even sand, …...
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My A-Z of The Netherlands: C is for Children
On 14 February 2007, the United Nations considered the Dutch children the happiest in the world. On December of the same year I arrived in the Netherlands. Let me share … Continue reading →
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G is for Gold
I’ve never been remotely interested in gold jewellery but a friend of mine who came to visit dragged me round every jeweller’s in Coimbra and in doing so, introduced me … Continue reading →
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Personal A to Z of Portugal. J is for Jobs
In February 2012, unemployment here in Portugal reached 15%, 3rd highest in the EU, behind only Greece (21% December 2011) and Spain (23.6%). Youth unemployment is 35.4%. That’s over a … Continue...
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R is for Rivers and Rum
Going to the river is a Dominican institution and there are several fabulous rivers throughout the country. Many have stunning natural waterfalls and are ideal for a day out – … Continue reading →
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Personal A-Z of Portugal. L is for Lifestyle
When people ask us why we moved to Portugal, we come out with a whole list of reasons but, for the most part, they can all be grouped under one … Continue reading →
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Personal A to Z of Portugal. P is for Priorities
P is for Priorities In order to make our move to Portugal, we had to take a good look at our priorities. Our life in England was comfortable. We had … Continue reading →
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W is for Warsaw
I gazed in awe at Plac Zamkowy, Castle Square, with its serene Royal Palace, barely believing that this was all reconstruction. I said that I don’t have an emotional connection … Continue reading →
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T is for the Tavira Vase
Now this may not be what you’re expecting, but I’m well aware that I’ve filled pages with the delights of Tavira, in Portugal’s Eastern Algarve. So I thought I’d dedicate … Continue reading →
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Personal A to Z of Portugal. X is for Xenophobia
X is for Xenophobia Something everybody probably considers (or certainly should!), before moving to a completely different country, is how they will be accepted by the locals; the people who … Continue...
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L is for Lace
Well, actually, the word for lace in Portuguese is renda so it may be more accurate to say that R is for Renda in Vila do Conde. Anyway, although lace isn’t necessarily a fabric … Continue reading →
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