4 key differences between Champagne and Sparkling Wine
What do the bells of the New Year, weddings, and parties all have in common? a champagne bottle. Whatever the occasion, we are compelled to crack up a bottle of
Travelling by train in Switzerland – Part 2
The second part of our Swiss Railway holiday began in the comfortable town of Brig, where we were staying for a few days. Brig has been an important road junction
Pet Corner: Mixed race … and adorable!
In the doggie world, this is surely a ‘Heinz 57’. Mixed race dogs are not uncommon here in the Algarve, temperamentally leaning towards loving, loyal and “different”. Recently, an owner
An elegant rosé from a Douro newcomer
This rosé arrived recently on the shelves at Apolónia and the elegant design along with one of those natty glass (rather than cork or a screw top) stoppers caught my
TRAVIA – Natural Wines & Food
In downtown Lagos, TRAVIA focuses on sustainable ingredients, natural wines, and connecting small producers with the local community. Sustainable establishments are no longer a trend; they are essential. Using local
Cinema: Talk to Me
Director: Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou; Starring: Ari McCarthy, Hamish Phillips, Kit Erhart-Bruce; Genre: Horror, Thriller; Age: 16+; Time: 94 minutes When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits
Cinema: Rally Road Racers
Director: Ross Venokur; Starring: J.K. Simmons, Chloe Bennet, Sharon Horgan; Genre: Animation, Family, Comedy; Age: 6+; Time: 93 minutes Zhi, a rookie race car driver, gets the opportunity to compete
Algarve Classic Festival 2023 returns in October
One of the most anticipated events on the European classic cars calendar is back at the Algarve Race Track on October 27, 28 and 29. With just three months to
Street cats still multiplying at ‘unsustainable levels’, warns Animal Rescue Algarve
ARA “fears streets will become flooded with animals, alive or dead” ARA (Animal Rescue Algarve) is sounding the alert. In spite of its work and efforts to transform animal welfare
Stress – illness link – Part 1
Learning the difference between stress as a vague concept and our own personal stressors can be invaluable when we’re faced with difficult situations in our lives, at work, home and