Patagonia – a long way from everywhere (Part I – Argentina)
By: NIGEL AND SUE WRIGHT The travel bug bit Nigel and Sue Wright when they lived and worked in South Korea during the 1980’s. Since then they have travelled all
The Quince
By: ELOISE WALTON eloise@the-resident.com Eloise Walton is a graduate from Bristol University with a degree in Archaeology and Geology. She moved to the Algarve in 2005 and came to work
1434 by Gavin Menzies
Remember 1421 The year China discovered the world? Well, what comes after that? Gavin Menzies’s sequel to his earlier controversial book is now out and well worth perusing. This time
Greater Love by Lucy Wadham
Escaping her stifling experience in an archaic Portuguese village, Aisha strikes out for Paris, where she finds employment as a nanny, begins courses at the Sorbonne and falls into an
Palms and Cycads by David Squire
Given the popularity of palms and other drought-friendly plants, this book is a useful addition for many gardeners in the Algarve. Squire provides sound advice on selection and location, as
Tod DVDs
The following is a list of The Resident’s top DVDs that are currently out to buy or rent. Cashback (Dir. Sean Ellis) – A heartbroken insomniac takes a job working
Waste makes fuel
A BRITISH chemical company has claimed it has found a way to create fuel from solid waste. Ineos Bio say their patented method can produce 400 litres of ethanol from
Classic and sport show
A MOTOR show featuring classic and sports cars is due to be held in the Municipal park of Barreiro, south of Lisbon, between September 26 and 28. This show, which
Green motoring
A CAR powered with Hidrogenpower will be unveiled to the public for the first time at the Renewable Energy Expo being held between September 18 and 22 in Monte Gordo.
Classics on the fairway
THE CLASSICS on the Fairway motoring event is being held at Vale do Lobo Golf Academy’s practise area on Sunday. This classic cars exhibition, which will be open between 2pm