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Cycling in Portugal – a lot to love

June 29, 2023June 30, 2023 - 10 Comments.

We love cycling, especially cycling in Portugal where there’s a strong biking culture and we can pedal 12 months of the year.

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It’s official! We’re Portuguese residents!

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 - 13 Comments.

The reality hits in waves: we get to stay in Portugal! We’re officially Portuguese residents now! “I’m having a pinch-me moment,” Bill said.

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Purple legs are not just for tourists: grape stomping

May 19, 2023November 13, 2024 - 6 Comments.

Grapes are surprisingly tickly. Each time I lifted a foot in the knee-deep lagar of purple juice and stomped the floating stems and skins downward, they tickled my shins. Grape stomping is a hoot!

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Madeira’s culinary treasures: weird fruit, espetada, poncha, wine…

April 29, 2023April 29, 2023 - 12 Comments.

“Brisa de maracujá, por favor,” I said, attempting to order the famous drink. Brisa – a passionfruit-flavoured, slightly fizzy pop – is one of many must-try drinks and foods of Madeira.

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