Overboard
August 9, 2018 Director: Rob Greenberg; Starring: Anna Faris, Eugenio Derbez, Eva Longoria; Genre: Comedy, Romance; Age: 12+; Time: 112min Leonardo, a selfish, spoiled, rich playboy from Mexico’s richest family
Quinta Nova Reserva Terroir Blend 2015
Ready or not? A couple of weeks ago, the highly-respected UK wine writer and Master of Wine Jancis Robinson dedicated her FT Weekend column to the subject of approachability of
Cholesterol and statins
People should NOT be afraid of the truth! Disinformation campaigns have been spreading unfounded ideas about statins that are putting people’s lives at risk. Doctors do not prescribe statins to
Benefits of water exercise for a healthy spine
Summer is here, and it is time to enjoy water activities. While you are having fun, why not take the opportunity to do a little bit of exercise? Whether it
Swallows, martins and swifts
Most locations in the Algarve have fast-flying, crazy swooping birds and many of them build nests on the outside of buildings and other structures. I am often asked, are they
Mission: Impossible – Fallout
August 2, 2018 Director: Christopher McQuarrie; Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Ving Rhames; Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller ; Age: 12+; Time: 147min The best intentions often come back to haunt
Show Dogs
August 2, 2018 Director: Raja Gosnell; Starring: Natasha Lyonne, Stanley Tucci, Alan Cumming; Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family ; Age: 6+; Time: 92min Family comedy about the unlikely pairing of a
BMW SUV – Looks and Personality
Yet another BMW SUV is here to drag customers away from saloons and hatchbacks. At least it looks and drives rather well. Well, it figures. Two weeks ago I put
‘Carapaus alimados’ – the typical Algarvian dish
It’s in the confection details as well as the knowledge acquired from the past generations that the richness of Portuguese regional gastronomy is based. If there are dishes that identify
Casal Sta. Maria – Quality varietals from Colares
The Colares sub-region, now part of the Lisbon wine region, has long been known for the quality of its wines. Located close to the ocean on the western slopes of