Become a private winemaker in the Algarve
The Winemaker Experience – Become a private winemaker in the Algarve How does it work? The Winemaker Experience is a hands-on project funded by Quinta dos Vales Wine Estate, which
Wine: Vinha Pan Tinto 2017
Remedy to a dry January (well almost …) I hope, dear readers, that those of you who carried on enjoying wine during January (like any sensible person would) did not
The Volvo C40 Recharge Twin
First ground-up pure electric Volvo is the same as any other Volvo these days. Cool. It’s good to be Volvo these days. The Swedish constructor was bought by Chinese giant
Cinema: Knock at the Cabin
Director: M. Night Shyamalan; Starring: Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge; Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Age: 16+; Time: 100 minutes While vacationing at a remote cabin, a young girl and
Cinema: The Banshees of Inisherin
Director: Martin McDonagh; Starring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon; Genre: Comedy, Drama; Age: 14+; Time: 114 minutes Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, lifelong
Algarve gastronomy shines at Mesa Marcada awards
Vila Vita’s Ocean collected Best Restaurant and Best Pastry Chef awards, while Salmarim was named Best Producer/Supplier of 2022. Following two years of virtual events, the eagerly awaited Mesa Marcada
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs in Algarve enjoy olive oil tasting and lunch
On a cold Monday morning on January 23, members of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs in the Algarve and their guests met outside the olive oil press Lagar dos Pardieiros, near
Pet corner: APAA and ARA share common ground
Indeed, what is 2023 leading to? BLiP (Better Living in Portugal Expo in Portimão) had a community section during its October 2022 event, a first after two years of Covid
“Is there a cat here?” Awareness campaign starts in Lisbon
“Check your engine… look under car… honk your horn” An awareness campaign prompted by the extreme cold has begun today in Lisbon. The message is simple: “Cats shelter in warm
City dwellers
Those who have read my previous articles and followed my presence on social media will know that my nature photography has been centred around the Algarve ‘Serra’ (hills). However, I










