09 May

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You simply can't miss it: this narrow street in downtown Funchal is incredibly colorful. I'm talking about Rua de Santa Maria, in old town Funchal (Zona Velha). The many restaurants and terrace umbrella aren't what gives this street such a colorful appearance. It's the Painted Doors Project. You'll have a hard time finding an ordinary, brown, wooden door here. Why? Because all the doors in this street have been turned into artwork.   RUA DE SANTA MARIA Up until 2010, Rua de Santa Maria was an old cobbled street like many...

30 Mar

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I like to walk around Funchal. Stroll the boulevard or sit down on a bench at the ocean side to watch people doing their thing: I love it. My favorite part of Funchal is old town. The authentic old buildings and architecture, the vibe, people and the bustle: there's much to see here and it's never boring. Old town is like its own little village in a big city. Fortunately, big touristic hotels haven't spoiled this part of the city (yet). I wandered around old town during 'golden...

03 Mar

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When travelling through Madeira, we encounter lots of cats: both strays and beloved house cats, during walks in the middle of nowhere and in cities and villages. Being the cat lover I am, I always try to photograph the cats we run into. Easier said then done, cause cats aren't known for their posing skills. But here they are: cats of Madeira. Because, well, who doesn't love cats ;-)! HERE THEY ARE [gallery link="none" columns="2" size="medium" ids="3204,3206"]...

25 Feb

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One of the world’s most famous soccer players, Cristiano Ronaldo, was born and raised on Madeira. His family still lives on Madeira and he visits the island very often. In Funchal, you’ll find a museum and a statue dedicated to Madeira’s famous former resident. Nowadays, Funchal also has its own Cristiano Ronaldo hotel. In summer 2016, Ronaldo opened the Pestana CR7 Hotel. The hotel’s vision: Live, Connect, Relax & Chill, Enjoy, Work and Play.   LIVE, CONNECT, RELAX & CHILL, ENJOY, WORK AND PLAY The Pestana CR7: a luxury design hotel,...