Boliqueime hosts November gastronomic route
Boliqueime gastronomic route combines live music and typical Algarve cuisine The village of Boliqueime in central Algarve is hosting ‘Bolicome’ (Bolieats), a month-long gastronomic route inviting residents and visitors to
Sweet potatoes take centre stage in Aljezur
Aljezur is famous for its Lyra sweet potato variety Aljezur will host its highly anticipated Sweet Potato Festival between November 29 and December 1, shining the spotlight on its unique
Algarve Wine Society goes Sherry tasting in Spain
Delights, discoveries and downpours in the “Sherry Triangle” of Andalusia Not even the worst of torrential rain could dampen the spirits of the 30-strong party from the Algarve Wine Society
Pet Corner – Does punishment fit the crime?
Beaten. Slapped. Kicked. Pushed outside. Raining. Head down. Tail down. Cowering. Pregnant. A wet, torn, muddy rag by a box. Left over bones rotting. Ants. Rough hands. Snarling abuse. Another
A story of kefir and its culinary application
I have got a new friend; it is called SCOBY*. In Mexico, however, it is Bulgaros; in Northern Caucasus, Kumis; in Sweden, they call it Filmjölk; and in Finland, it
Halloween Wine Tasting Dinner raises €1,660 for StreetLife
Afpop East Algarve organised a Halloween Wine Tasting Dinner at Octant Vila Monte Hotel to raise funds for StreetLife’s sterilisation programme for dogs that covers all of the Sotavento Area,
BMW – Back on track
The BMW 1 Series was once the default choice for keen drivers and it seems the new one wants to take back that title once again When the 1 Series
Cinema: Red One
Director: Jake Kasdan; Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu; Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy; Age: 12+; Time: 102 minutes After Santa Claus, Code Name: RED ONE, is kidnapped, the North
Cinema: Conclave
Director: Edward Berger; Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow; Genre: Thriller, Drama; Age: 14+; Time: 120 minutes CONCLAVE follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events, selecting
French bulldog ‘saves’ 63-year-old owner, lost for four days
A six-year-old French bulldog ‘saved’ his 63-year-old owner after three days in which both were missing. With family in despair, ‘King’, the bulldog, finally ‘made himself known’ to people on