The Mentors from South Africa’s KWV
I got an invitation last week to attend a wine tasting lunch and try some of the premium labels of the South African wine and spirit mammoth KWV. I have
New bakery makes delicious, naturally-leavened bread
A new bakery called ‘Pão Gigante’ (Giant Bread) has opened in Loulé, specialising in a large loaf of bread which is “delicious, long-lasting, healthier than most and easy on the
Things are heating up in the Algarve
Are you brave enough to try the region’s newest hot sauces? He doesn’t even like spicy food, but he is the mastermind behind a brand of hot sauces made in
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
A small joint, a big problem. The minimally invasive surgery as part of the solution. If you were to be asked to mention various joints of the human body, it
Surfing in the Algarve
Surfing is a tough sport, it really is. It’s hard! Personally I have been surfing since I was 14 years old and while I can catch a wave, I am
Summer colour, naturally!
Summer is the most challenging time for gardens here, and for the gardeners! Efficient use of water and watering systems tend to distract us from enjoying our gardens, and the
Toy Story 4
July 27, 2019 Director: Josh Cooley; Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts; Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy; Age: 6+; Time: 100 minutes Woody has always been confident about his place
Yesterday
July 27, 2019 Director: Danny Boyle; Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James, Sophia Di Martino; Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Music; Age: 12+; Time: 116 minutes Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in
Courela da Torre Reserva
A premium organic red A few weeks ago, I wrote about a very unusual “orange” wine from this organic producer located in Redondo, Alentejo. I have since tried a few
Sustainable gastronomy tourism discussed at Algarve university
The future of the Algarve’s sustainable gastronomic tourism and the strategies that should be implemented to develop the sector were debated last week by a panel of 22 representatives from










