Portugal Day is officially known as “Day of Portugal, Camões and the Portugese Communities” and it is celebrated annually on 10th June. This day commemorates the death of national icon Luís Vaz de Camões on 10th June 1580. Camões wrote Os Lusíadas, an epic poem celebrating Portuguese history and achievements, mainly through the Portuguese explorations, […]
The beat of running feet
09/06/2013 by Leave a Comment
The ING Marathon seen by CLEW photographers Lisa Fuchs, Lisbeth Ganer, Anje Kirsch and Unni Holtedahl. The runners. The fans. The beat. In the name of joy. June 2013
Samba Saturday!
08/06/2013 by Leave a Comment
Bateria de Samba – rhythms in the city! Photos by Unni Holtedahl, June 2013
More insider tips to Portugal
31/05/2013 by 2 Comments
From Lisbon, we’ll be heading south to Algarve. If you are planning to go straight there, it is good to know that it is about 260 km on the A2 motorway. However, there is plenty to see in between. Alentejo This region is mostly countryside, and a good area to relax. But being on Portugal’s […]
Better Life Index
28/05/2013 by 2 Comments
Today, the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) launched its Better Life Index for 2013, ranking 36 countries based on focus areas considered essential for well-being. Luxembourg is number 14. “Our Better Life Index goes beyond the cold, hard numbers of GDP to really get an understanding about what matters for people and about […]
Advice to the young – and their parents
23/05/2013 by Leave a Comment
A planned advice line and website in English for young people and their parents in need of advice or a talk needs your help. Kanner Jugend Telefon (KJT) was established in 1992 and is Luxembourg’s free, confidential advice-line / website dedicated to children and young people. KJT is not there to solve young people’s problems or tell […]
Quick, it’s asparagus time!
22/05/2013 by Leave a Comment
The prices have just gone down compared to a couple of weeks ago, so it is time to make the most of the short asparagus season. So, green or white? To be honest it wasn’t something we ate a great deal of as a child, but I do love roasted green asparagus shoots. And only […]
Trouble in Paradise!
20/05/2013 by Leave a Comment
Who hasn’t been dreaming about moving abroad for a period of time, living the good life in a new and exciting culture. However, reality might hit you like a boomerang in the forehead before you even land! Going to exotic places for vacations is great, while moving to these places is completely different. Suddenly you […]
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