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Author: Peter Groen

Peter was born in Amsterdam in 1949. He has a history in PR and copywriting. Now, part time resident of the Island of Madeira of over 10 years, he writes about Madeira, its culture, its overwhelming nature, its food and drink, and about everything concerning travel to and on this beautiful island.

Butter factory, the beginning of the end?

butter factory fajã da Ovelha

In our daily view from our house and garden features a very characteristic building. It is the old ‘fabrica de manteiga’, the butter factory of…

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Published 10 January 2021

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Gelukkig Nieuwjaar! Feliz Ano Novo! Happy New Year! Une très bonne année! Gutes Neues! We wish you all a very happy new year 2021. A…

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Published 1 January 2021

Christmas covid rules: a lot of confusion

christmas covid rules: events cancelled

update December 30, 2020 on the rules for watching the fireworks in Funchal. If you have already read the rest of the article, you can…

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Published 1 December 2020

Madeira Travel Insurance

tmadeira travel insurance

In these turbulent Covid days, many are worried about travelling to Madeira. Their usual travel Insurance seems to not cover travel to countries with negative…

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Published 12 October 2020

videos about Madeira

Madeira video's

Many have stopped to take pictures during their holidays. They make videos that create a vivid image of their destination. We have always published them…

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Published 10 October 2020

covid test in Madeira: friendly procedure

Even Ronaldo uses a mask!

Article updated on January 11, 2021. Many who wish to travel to Madeira are full of questions about how Madeira has organised things are organised…

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Published 18 September 2020

Ferry to Madeira: whatever happened to it?

Ferry to Madeira; succesfully killed by monopolist Sousa with the help of the Madeira government.

A ferry to Madeira could be good in these days of covid-19. All kinds of rules and regulations make air travel less pleasant. And maybe,…

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Published 4 September 2020

Close your eyes, melt into the music: Madeira’s delightful surprise.

private concert at Bar Formiga: Madeiran artists performing.

Most people are coming here to enjoy their holidays. The culture in Madeira is usually not on top of the list. Many people who enjoy…

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Published 22 August 2020

covid-19 measures for Madeira

covid-19 measures for Madeira

extra temporary rules Update February 20, 2021. The curfew has been extended to Easter on the 4th of April, 2021. Not the nicest of things,…

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Published 29 July 2020

iconic voices and iconic places of Madeira

Madeiran musicians at iconic locations

Over the months of April and May 2020, the great Madeiran performing artists have seen their income dwindle; hotels, theatres and other public spaces where…

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Published 31 May 2020

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