Welcome to February! The name of our second month comes from the Latin word “Februa” and means clean. During this period there were “Februalia” associated with celebrating the beginning of the sacred year, rites of spiritual purification, and penance for transgressions. This definition also concerns the later phase of this month when the winter time…
Welcome to the January edition of VOICES! As the first month of the year begins, it's natural to think about the past and the future. But instead of focusing on cliches like "new beginnings" and "fresh starts," let's take a moment to consider the present. What are you passionate about right now? What are you…
It seems that 2020 was a never-ending era but it also feels like we closed our eyes in March and now it’s 2021 already. However, now it’s not the time to see the bad – only the good. “New Year, new me”, right? It’s curious how hyped people are to celebrate another lap around the…
Hello there! I’m Rute and I am from Chaves, a small Portuguese town near the border with Spain – a detail that my Spanish language skills thank for. I’m 21 years old and I moved to Porto (home of the famous wine, Vinho do Porto) three years ago for my Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences…
Don’t you think happiness should be found on every leaf of the Tree of life? Our team recently grew up, as we happily welcomed new volunteers along with their enthusiasm and refreshing writing talents. Are you up for traveling the world and the seven seas? We will make you travel far away, to beautifully diverse…