How we’ve corrected an error in the car importing process to Portugal, and even got some motor vehicle tax back.
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.
demolished!
We are renovating our house in Portugal. Today was a demolishing day. The old fireplace in the kitchen is gone!
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.
Designing old doors and windows
One of the most difficult things about renovating the ruin is to keep its original character. In Holland we found…
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.
Beekeeping in Portugal-2
Keeping bees in Portugal. Compulsory registration, areas under surveillance for bee diseases and threat by Asian hornet.
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.
our eco-loo, or the sawdust, bucket toilet
Our experiences with the sawdust bucket toilet. No smell, but still room for improvement.
a wooden walkway.
Walking in Portugal: award winning attraction of Paiva walkways.
Put it on, the slate!
Slate siding is a wonderful choice in Portugal. Because it is a local product. DIY is not easy; we’ll show you how we put slate tiles on our walls.
Lucky numbers – nobody likes paying taxes
Why are you asked for your contribuinte at the checkout in Portugal? Because your receipt can win the lottery and it may give you tax reductions!
The masks of Lazarim
The traditional celebration of Carnival in Lazarim, Portugal. Enjoy the wooden mask of the Caretas!