A Riesling Orange wine from Mosel with a Portuguese connection
I’d been tempted by this attractive bottle lurking on the shelf at Apolónia for some time, but the hefty price tag of €32.25, coupled with the fact that I had
‘In my house or yours?’ Vila Vita unveils delivery service for Valentine’s weekend
Vila Vita Parc resort in Porches has unveiled a new delivery service for Valentine’s weekend allowing couples to celebrate the special occasion by having a delicious and romantic meal for
Takeaway for two: Quinta do Lago unveils three-course Valentine’s Day menu
Quinta do Lago has created a “luxury three-course menu” for two, allowing couples to enjoy a special Valentine’s Day dinner at home despite Portugal’s ongoing lockdown. “Celebrating love this year
Scents and sensibility – Meet the queen of Hollywood scents, Azzi Glasser
It would appear that the Algarve is no longer the secret location that it once was, as this year our golden shores have been graced by Hollywood royalty and more
Vinho Verde Web Experience launches wine tasting sessions – at home
Portugal’s vinho verde (‘green wine’) region is launching a new Vinho Verde Web Experience on February 13 and 14. All wine tasters have to do is sign up, receive the
X6 – The opposite of discreet
There is a new X6 around and I took it for a drive. Beware: this is not a car for those who want to go by unnoticed. It was 2007
Portimão to celebrate Algarve’s juicy oranges next week
Portimão’s municipal market will host its annual ‘Orange Week’ between Monday and Saturday (February 9-13), allowing customers to purchase the region’s deliciously juicy oranges at a fraction of their usual
More surprises from Quinta dos Abibes
Back in November, I wrote in this column about what I consider to be one of the best Sauvignon Blancs produced in Portugal from this same producer. In fact, I
More than one chiffchaff species?
Most winters I regularly get asked about the small green, yellow or olive-coloured bird found foraging through garden bushes. Without seeing a photograph, the answer is usually chiffchaff or, to
Testing, testing, and more testing!
Why is COVID-19 testing a key to fight the pandemic? One thing we know for sure: every single person can help to control the COVID-19 pandemic. From wearing a mask,