Hunting for orchids in the Algarve
In common with other mediterranean climate zones, spring is the peak season for wildflowers and orchids in the Algarve. This spring we have had the benefit of a wetter-than-usual winter
Cinema: The Return
After 20 years away, Odysseus washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognizable. The King has returned from the Trojan War, but much has changed. His beloved wife
Cinema: Sinners
Director: Ryan Coogler; Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, Saul Williams, Andrene Ward-Hammond; Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller; Age: 16+; Time: 137 minutes Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin
Folar fairs galore in Algarve
Easter is just days away, and several towns in the Algarve will be celebrating the festive season by hosting events dedicated to what is arguably Easter’s most famous treat –
Cheese, wine and sausages take centre stage in Faro
Event celebrates its 10th anniversary this year Faro is hosting the milestone 10th edition of its Cheese, Wine and Sausages Fair until Sunday (April 20) at Jardim Manuel Bívar. This
Food and Flight: History of the inflight dining – Part 3
It is not hard to imagine that the history of airplane food goes way back to the time when flying was invented and, as many things of that era, it
After the rain: coping in a changing world
A few weeks ago, the winds picked up, the skies darkened, and the rain came. Not the usual light Algarve showers, but days of relentless downpour. Trees were torn from
The tip of the iceberg…
APAA works with schools to raise awareness about animal welfare For many people, their lives are shaped by ‘social media’ or ‘platforms’. Like all modern communication devices, there are favourable
Thrown away but not forgotten
Puppies rescued from rubbish bin In the Funchal area of Lagos, a heartbreaking discovery was made last week – eight newborn puppies discarded in a rubbish bin like trash. Tragically,
Renault – Fit for the Riviera
Renault is going all in with the retro theme. The new 4 is coming while the new 5 is already here. I drove it. And liked it. It seems the