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The food scene in Ericeira: what’s going on?

Well hello, there fellow foodies! I’ve been asked by the lovely folk at Ericeira Living to give my take on a simple question. What’s going on with the food scene in Ericeira? I’ll start by saying that since coming here as a teenager on my first-ever surf trip with friends many years ago, a lot […]

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Step Into Homeschooling: A Life By Design

Wander into the quaint town of Ericeira and step into the wonderful world of homeschooling and parental choice. With its idyllic beaches, endless waves and warm community, this cozy coastal town makes it easy for families to make choices based on health and happiness, and one of those choices is homeschooling. Since arriving in Ericeira, […]

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Sports, Fun & Kid's

Anna Pixner: speeding to the stars, making it happen

Photo: Reichl Haas Visuals. World Cup, here she comes! We interview Austria’s fastest downhill skater, who lives right here in Ericeira, Portugal. When Anna Pixner started downhill skating, she found her place in the world. Ten years later, as one of the world’s best in the sport, she is aiming for the IDF World Cup. […]

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Sports, Fun & Kid's

Surf Training Workout: will it make you a better surfer?

Surf training programs are popular among today’s top surfers. A glance at their Instagram accounts and you will see it for yourself. Pro Surfers are enhancing their training routine with surf-specific workouts outside the water. Presumably, the dryland sessions can help the world’s best surfers to perform at their highest level and give them an […]

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Birthday Coming Up? No-fuss Child-friendly Ideas

Got a birthday coming up? Check our no-fuss, child-friendly celebration ideas that won’t break the bank. Skatepark birthday action – for little shredders This year, our little shredder decided he wanted to celebrate his fifth birthday doing what he loves the most: skating with his friends in the local skatepark Boardriders. So, all there was […]

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Miguel Blanco Saves the Waves. The Planet Next?

Former Portuguese national surf champion Miguel Blanco is setting an example. So, let the surfer show you how to make this planet a better place. With your own hands. When it comes to looking after the environment and promoting sustainability, Miguel has high standards. He has a hands-on approach and a simple, fool-proof method that […]

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Private or public school? Expat parents talk

Pexels photo by Andrea Piacquadio Choosing between private or public schools is not always straightforward, as is often the case with important decisions. This is especially true when it comes to the future of your family in a new country. Is it worth it paying a premium price for private education in Europe? Let’s see […]

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Sports, Fun & Kid's

The Guardian of the Surfing Reserve – Interview

If you know Ericeira, you are bound to know The Guardian. This is the sculpture above the renowned beach and surf spot Ribeira d’Ilhas. The Guardian might well celebrate the World Surfing Reserve – the title that Ericeira has held since 2011, because of its world-class waves. But the truth about the sculpture goes further […]

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