Melaka (sometimes spelled Malacca) is a sleepy city of 730,000 on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, nestled between Singapore, Malaysia’s capital of Kuala Lumpur, and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It has a rich history (the famous Straits of Malacca are named for the port), which when coupled with its small size and relaxed ...
Ever since King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain commissioned Columbus’s voyage to India and the navigator’s mistaken geography led him astray to a continent virtually unknown to Europeans, the interaction between Western Europe, Africa, and the Americas has never been the same. From 1492 to 1750, the social and economic transformations between the three ...
Also known as the Cao da Serra de Aires, Serra de Arres Mountain Dog, and the Portuguese Sheepdog, the Portuguese Shepherd is an intelligent and loyal breed. But how do you know whether you are ready to purchase a pet and if this breed is right for you? This information is absolutely necessary in making ...
Also known as the Perdiguerio Portugues, the Portuguese Pointer is an intelligent and gentle breed. But how do you know whether you are ready to purchase a pet and if this breed is right for you? This information is absolutely necessary in making the decision to purchase a pet. History The origin of the Portuguese ...
Alright, I’ve had enough Portuguese for today. What I would give for one person to be here who speaks perfect English. I miss talking. Whenever I say something in English, it’s just a word or two in the hopes that someone will be able to understand. I’ve been watching the Olypics in Portuguese for the ...