Brexit bubbles from Pommery

Now it is not often I write about wines from outside of Portugal in this column, but the well-timed placement of this (sort of) English sparkling wine at Apolónia, hot

December 19, 2019by Patrick StuartIn

Cinema: Can You Keep a Secret?

Director: Elise Duran; Starring: Alexandra Daddario, Tyler Hoechlin, Kimiko Glenn; Genre: Comedy, Romance; Age: 12+; Time: 84 minutes New York City marketing manager Emma is stuck in a rut in

December 19, 2019by Portugal ResidentIn

The Meteors of Meteora

Around this time last winter, I set off to travel around Europe for a couple of months to explore Greece, Hungary, Slovenia and Italy. Each country was spectacular and awe-inspiring

December 17, 2019by Jay Costa OwenIn

Digging deeper

Travelling to “the centre of the Earth” is the latest tourist attraction in the Algarve It may come as a surprise to many, but 230 metres beneath the city of

December 14, 2019by Portugal ResidentIn

Herb of the Month: Cinnamon

Now the cold weather’s set in, I’ve been really getting into my cinnamon tea and putting cinnamon in just about everything I cook. More than just a fragrant festive spice,

December 13, 2019by Portugal ResidentIn