Northern Portugal Remote Life & Local Adventures
Our two border collies cuddling together

The Pack

The Real Stars of Happy Quinta

Let's be honest — people come for the Portuguese landscapes and stay for the dogs. Bonnie and Mulan are the heart and soul of everything we do. Bonnie came with us all the way from Germany, and Mulan is Bonnie's puppy, born right here in Portugal. They join us on every hike, appear in every video, and have their own growing fan base. Whether they are chasing each other through the vineyard terraces, swimming in the river below the quinta, or simply napping in a sunbeam while we work, they make this life complete.

Bonnie the border collie
Bonnie Border Collie
  • Age: 8 years
  • Favorite Activity: Leading the way on every hike
  • Personality: The OG adventure dog — she has been through the whole journey from Berlin, first into every river, first up every trail, and always looking back to make sure you are keeping up
Mulan the border collie
Mulan Border Collie
  • Age: 2 years
  • Favorite Activity: Herding anything that moves (including us)
  • Personality: The gentle soul — Bonnie's puppy, born in Portugal with a DE/PT mix spirit, full of energy, loves belly rubs, and has the softest eyes in Northern Portugal
Hiking with the dogs through the forest

Adventures Together

Every trail we run, every river we swim, every new village we explore — Bonnie and Mulan are right there with us. They are the best hiking partners we could ask for: tireless, enthusiastic, and always finding the best sticks. Some of our most popular YouTube videos are the ones where the dogs steal the show, and honestly, we would not have it any other way. Want to see them in action?

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Living the Slow Life in Northern Portugal — Two Humans, Two Border Collies, One Quinta.

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