In the Beira Baixa there is so much to do that it is difficult to choose where to go! There are weekly markets, monthly markets, yearly events and village parties. The associations of the villages also have their own agenda for the year. Like the association of Monte Gordo, Santo André das Tojeiras, organizes two walks a year. One in Spring and one in Autumn. Alvito river Spring walk "Rota...
Spring is without a doubt the most beautiful and colorful season in Portugal. Especially in the mountainous areas of Castelo Branco, it is an enchanting time of year. The water streams flow, flowers are popping out everywhere and it seems that the birds chirp even louder than normal.Spring starts here from mid-March. This year it started with a sudden increase of temperature and we even had 25 degrees on...
That's it, here I go. Back to my home country the Netherlands for a while. Why does it feel so different this time? I used to LOVE traveling. The entire idea of moving, moving forward, seeing places, meeting people. Alone or with friends, it didn't matter, as long as I was going somewhere. The feeling of true freedom, so exciting! But this time it feels different. It feels like I'm leaving my safe house. I...
Opening a bank account in Portugal Speaking Pordunglish After a few questions from the slightly nervous Dutch couple Tom and Inge about opening a bank account in Portugal, I decided to offer my help to go with them to the bank. When we arrived at the bank we asked for an English-speaking employee. We got the best they had: João. Luckily, I know my Portuguese fairly well by now and I told to him...
