Get set to ski
THE SKI season officially begins in just six weeks time. If you haven’t already booked your holiday, now is the time to seriously consider the options. Each year, as the
Budget airlines back in the news
Low cost airlines EasyJet and Ryanair are back in the news this week over a range of issues. Ryanair staff members are striking and EasyJet is concerned over plans to
PREMIERES – November 2 – THE ILLUSIONIST
Drama In turn of the century Vienna, a magician uses his abilities to secure the love of a woman far above his social standing. When she becomes engaged to a
Captivating Cape Verde
AT PDM we’ve been raving about Cape Verde for some time. Now, it seems that travel experts across the world are tipping the Cape Verde islands, which bask in the
Parsnips – By Sheena Rawcliffe
IN MY opinion, parsnips are one of the most underrated vegetables. Many of us think of serving them only at Christmastime, perhaps because they are not readily available in Portugal
Winter warmers – By Sheena Rawcliffe
IN PORTUGAL we have recently experienced a considerable amount of rain and, even though temperatures have remained reasonably high, your thoughts may already have turned to warming meals. This weekend
Premieres Oct 26 – A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION
Comedy/Music A look at what goes on backstage during the final broadcast of America’s most celebrated radio show. Hosted by Garrison Keillor, a host of characters hold court including singing
Autumn’s here, so let’s get planting
By Paul McKay WINTER IS on the way. By the time you read this, the cooler nights and the autumn rain will have turned the summer vegetable plot into a
Film Review – Let them eat cake – By Ruth Sharpe
AFTER THE success of The Virgin Suicides and Lost in Translation, director Sofia Coppola has taken on a whole new challenge with Marie Antoinette. The film is a modern interpretation
Follow the queen of pop to Malawi
MADONNA’S RECENT visit to Malawi is raising awareness of this little-known African nation. The country’s authorities are hoping her visit could spark a much needed tourism boom. Tourism is recognised