Why self-compassion should be the ‘New Golden Rule’
‘Compassion is a necessity, not a luxury. (sic) Without it, humanity cannot survive…’ – Dalai Lama, 1998 The axiom ‘Do unto others as you would have them do unto you’ is
Wine: An elegant Viognier from the Alentejo
I’ve long been a fan of Amantis red, a blend of Syrah, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Touriga Nacional. It is a red I often choose to pair with a
Pet Corner: spring is in the air
Mother Nature seems to have turned a blind eye to the colder weather. An orchestration of cistus, buttercups, daisies in flower, a bird-of-paradise sadly no longer blooming. Blackbirds, robins and
Exploring the Algarve – experiences and places to visit
Exploring the Algarve Be it a temporary vacation or a weekend holiday, the Algarve is the perfect destination to spend some quality time in. The warm climate, the delicious wine
Estrella Damm puts ‘Chefs to the Test’ in Algarve
Spanish beer company Estrella Damm has announced the first edition of ‘Chefs à Prova’ (Chefs to the Test), a new gastronomic event which has challenged over 50 chefs to “create
Cinema: Vanishing
Director: Denis Dercourt; Starring: Olga Kurylenko, Yoo Yeon-Seok, Ji-won Ye; Genre: Crime, Mystery, Drama; Age: 14+; Time: 88 minutes Alice Launey, a French forensic expert still haunted by her past,
Cinema: Magic Mike’s Last Dance
Director: Steven Soderbergh; Starring: Salma Hayek, Channing Tatum, Caitlin Gerard; Genre: Comedy, Drama; Age: 14+; Time: 112 minutes “Magic” Mike Lane takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus,
Poor digestion, the root of all health disorders
One of the pillars of a healthy life is digestion. According to Ayurveda, our ability to digest food is directly linked to our state of health and illness. This is
World’s oldest dog ever is Portuguese
Bobi, a 30-year-old Rafeiro Alentejano, breaks Guinness World Record for oldest dog ever A Portuguese dog who defied death after birth has been crowned the oldest living dog in the
Oldest dog in world is Portuguese: Bobi is 30 years old
The oldest dog in the world, according to the latest information from the Guinness Book of Records, is 30-year-old Bobi who has lived a quiet life in the country with