The "ART of OPEN doors" project

Upon initially realizing the existence of multiple accents in Madeira, I was surprised that such a compact island could have such a wide range of dialects. What surprised me even more, was that these differences mainly show up in how words are pronounced, rather than being completely different words. The explanation, as reveal

It is believed that Poncha originated in the 18th or 19th century and that its origin was influenced by a similar Indian drink called panche. This Indian version, whose name translates as five ingredients, probably included arrack (distilled alcoholic drink typically produced in India, Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia, made from the

If you've ever had the pleasure of visiting the enchanting Portuguese archipelago of Madeira, you've likely marveled at its stunning landscapes, dramatic cliffs and lush greenery. Yet, if you venture a bit further east to the neighboring island of Porto Santo, you'll be greeted by a rather enchanting surprise - radiant golden sa