After the revolutionary spring, a Portuguese summer of love?
What do you suppose will happen in Portugal in May of 2024? By then, the celebrations and declarations prompted by the anniversary celebrations of the Carnation Revolution will fast be
Zero gets 10 out of 10 as we look forward to a Happy New Beer
If a regular reader, you may recall a certain friend and mentor in Portuguese matters, ‘Tia Filomena’, who – as I pen this piece on the way home from a
2024: Quite the year ahead for Portugal
This will be the year that not only sees the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, it will be a national election year following recent seismic political goings-on, and one
Dear Portugal (a love letter)
First of all, don’t worry, this is not a ‘Dear João’ break-up letter. It’s quite the opposite. It looks like things are actually getting a bit serious and it might
Portugal, Pareto personified?
Now, thanks to recent political upheavals, may well be a ‘winter of discontent’ here in Portugal. A gauntlet has been run by the would-be migrant in recent times. The Golden
Wine – An epicurean extravaganza
I’ve always imagined that the word ‘epicurean’ was shorthand for loving the good things in life, especially food and wine, a ‘lifestyle choice’ clearly well catered for here in Portugal. For
A foreigner’s (optional) guide to Portuguese politics
I will begin this week’s column with a confession, hoping for your understanding and forgiveness. Between you and me, one of the reasons (or excuses?) I have for not immersing
For best results, “não vamos baixar os braços”
I love to showcase the work of outstanding foreigners when I write here. Those who not only come to Portugal for their own delight but also seek to give something
Portugal as personal growth (‘The Power of Não’)
When I say “I love Portugal” – and believe me I often do – what do I mean? I certainly don’t love politics or the increasing sense of social injustice.
I’m a changed man
A few weeks ago, I embarked on a health and fitness regime. You may recall I shared openly here my hopes and insights, making frequent videos and podcasts too, as