Protect your back from pain and disability
At some point in their lives, about 75% to 85% of people will experience back pain. There are several risk factors related to an increased prevalence of this type of
Got the weevil? Ten best succulents to plant instead of agaves
In August 2020 we wrote about the Agave Snout Weevil – and subsequently received reports from many gardeners about the devastation this was causing. It seems to be active everywhere
Noble vines at Morgado do Quintão
Down a long, winding country road lined with wild flora and fauna is a large, family-owned, organic vineyard estate. Even with my Google map pin securely placed on the location,
Cinema: Space Jam: A New Legacy
Director: Malcolm D. Lee; Starring: LeBron James, Don Cheadle, Cedric Joe; Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy; Age: 6+; Time: 115 minutes When LeBron James and his young son Dom are trapped
Cinema: Escape Room 2
Director: Adam Robitel; Starring: Taylor Russell, Logan Miller, Deborah Ann Woll; Genre: Action, Adventure, Horror; Age: 14+; Time: 88 minutes Escape Room: Tournament of Champions is the sequel to the
A welcome addition to Carvoeiro’s restaurant scene, but where’s the piri-piri?
Restaurant Review – Garden Restaurante Opening a new restaurant in the Algarve during these difficult and uncertain times takes quite some courage, especially when it involves a major refurbishment on
Porsche holds the key to petrolheads happiness
It seems everybody is going electric-only and much faster than anticipated. But is there a better solution than EVs looming on the horizon? In the last two or three months
Are you ready to taste deliciously cooked snails? ‘Festival do Caracol’ returns to Castro Marim this month
Castro Marim is hosting another “alternative” edition of its popular Snail Festival, this time the focus being on enjoying the local delicacy at restaurant ‘esplanadas’, or outdoor dining areas. Last
If only I had …
My deepest and most painful regret is not spending more time with my dear brother before a tragic accident killed him. I regret, too, not telling my dear father that
Carob World uses Algarve’s iconic pod to create delicious bars and spreads
Carob flour, carob bars and carob spreads are just some of the products that Carob World has to offer and which it showcased at the opening of its factory at










