Reinventing the Opel Astra
Opel continues to clean up its act with yet another surprisingly good car. It’s the new Astra this time and it comes with a special secret under the hood. The
Wine: Amazing value for money from the Douro
At this time of year, I tend to write about something special for the Christmas table, but the festive season is also a time when many of us have a
The magic of an authentic Christmas Food Market
The Christmas festivities start at Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches on Thursday, December 8, with the Vila Vita Christmas Food Market. Filled with entertainment and good food, the event takes
Cinema: Puss in Boots 2: The Last Wish
Director: Joel Crawford, Januel Mercado; Starring: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Harvey Guillén; Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy; Age: 6+; Time: 100 minutes Daring outlaw Puss in Boots discovers that his passion
Cinema: Corsage
Director: Marie Kreutzer; Starring: Colin Morgan, Vicky Krieps, Ivana Urban; Genre: Biography, Drama, History; Age: 14+; Time: 113 minutes Empress Elizabeth of Austria is idolized for her beauty and renowned
New confusion over animal protection legislation
Law in place is unconstitutional; politicians divided over how to fix it It’s just another issue over the current political pressure to tinker with Portugal’s Constitution. Right now, animal protection
Best menu ideas for a winery wedding in Portugal
What menu to choose for a wedding in Portugal Food and beverages are a crucial part of Portuguese life. When one thinks about Portugal what is the first thing that
Physical activity and Ayurveda
As it is well known nowadays, one of the main pillars of good health is physical activity, which allows the body to express and develop its physical, mental, and emotional
Wine: Time to think (and taste) bubbly
December has arrived, so it is officially time to start thinking about what we are going to drink over the holidays. Let’s start with bubbles. All of the main supermarkets
Cinema: Poker Face
Director: Russell Crowe; Starring: Russell Crowe, Liam Hemsworth, RZA; Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller; Age: 14+; Time: 120 minutes Set in the world of high stakes poker, Crowe stars as tech