Embracing the Grape: Becoming a Winemaker
Becoming a winemaker is a dream shared by many, and for good reason. The world of winemaking is a captivating blend of art and science, where the cultivation of vines
After 20 years, an Algarve garden designed for drought
Since buying our home in the eastern Algarve, it has been a steep learning curve, but now it is fun to have a garden which tolerates drought. It is also
Cinema: IF
Director: John Krasinski; Starring: Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Steve Carell; Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama; Age: 6+; Time: 104 minutes From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about
Reflections of a frequent flyer – Margaret Thompson
Ninety-three-year-old Margaret Thompson won recognition from Portugal’s Tourist Board on her 100th visit to the Algarve. On her 115th trip, Sophie Sadler met her to reflect on her memories of
Cinema: Arcadian
Director: Benjamin Brewer; Starring: Nicolas Cage, Jaeden Martell, Maxwell Jenkins; Genre: Action, Horror, Thriller; Age: 16+; Time: 92 minutes In a near future, life on Earth has been decimated. Paul
Do you have diabetes? Then watch your eyes carefully
Answers and questions on diabetic retinopathy What is diabetic retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is the alteration of the cytoarchitecture (anatomy) and function of the retinal structures in response to vascular damage and consequent
Pet Corner – Cats on a hot tin roof
“Believe it or not!” Jenny firmly closes her van door. “Two calls on the same day,” APAA’s president is taken aback. “Exactly the same problem.” Go on. “Mother cat and
Book launch: “Diaries of Those Nobody Wants”
Algarve photographer Carlos Filipe launches a book recounting the stories of abandoned pets to help raise funds for Animalife charity. Algarve-based photographer Carlos Filipe has launched “Diários dos Que Ninguém
Pine Cliffs presents two more exclusive Chef’s Table dinners
Chefs Rui Paula and Benoît Sinthon will host dinners on May 17 and 31, closing the 3rd edition of the resort’s gastronomic event. Pine Cliffs Resort is preparing for the
Learning from mistakes: a journey of self-discovery
In the timeless verses of Portia Nelson’s poem, “There’s a Hole in My Sidewalk: The Romance of Self-Discovery,” we embark on a journey of introspection and growth. Through the metaphor