Old Dogs
Two best friends, an unlucky-in-love divorcee and the other a fun-loving bachelor, have their lives turned upside down when they unexpectedly have to take care of seven-year-old twins while on
Top 2009 movies chosen by the Algarve Resident staff
The Twilight Saga: New Moon Bella Swan, Edward Cullen and Jacob Black returned to our screens in 2009 in the sequel to Twilight and viewers were certainly not disappointed. The
Insider’s guide to the Venice of the north
By POLLY COCKER features@algarveresident.com Polly Cocker, 17, has lived in the Algarve for 13 years, near Almancil. A top student, achieving outstanding results in English Literature, Biology and Maths, Polly
Bestsellers Top 10
Griffin Bookshop, Almancil: 1. Algarve Wildlife – The Natural Year by Clive Viney and Ray Tipper 2. Wild Flowers of the Algarve by Sue Parker and Pat O’Reilly 3. The
Most ambitious 3D film ever
Avatar takes the audience to a spectacular world beyond imagination, where a reluctant hero embarks on an epic adventure, ultimately fighting to save the alien world he has learned to
A paradise called Funchal awaits you
By PAULO SILVESTRE features@algarveresident.com In this travel feature, Paulo Silvestre takes readers on a guided tour of the best places to visit in Portugal. Paulo provides inside information and useful
Great gift ideas for book lovers
As promised last month, here are a few more ideas for wonderful Christmas gift books for all ages. THE ASSOCIATE by John Grisham – in paperback at 10 euros For
Swine flu pushes National Health Service costs
Swine fu has contributed to piling an extra 44 million euros onto the Portuguese National Health Service’s (SNS) debts for 2009. The SNS tripled its negative balance for the year
Agora
A historical drama set in Roman Egypt, concerning a slave, Davus, who turns to the rising tide of Christianity in the hopes of pursuing freedom while also falling in love
Books I would love to give and receive this Christmas…
With the holiday season upon us, when all the Christmas stress of buying presents and cooking the turkey with all the trimmings is over, you may want to take time