Dog’s math skills
Labrador Retrievers are known for their hunting skills and friendly dispositions, but Beau, a black Lab who lives in Montana, US, is winning acclaim for his math abilities. Owner David
Putting tourism crime in the right perspective
by David features@algarveresident.com David Thomas is a former Assistant Commissioner of the Hong Kong Police, consultant to INTERPOL and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. He has recently
What a difference a day makes
By Jenny Grainer features@algarveresident.com Jenny Grainer arrived in the Algarve to live, work and raise a family in 1968. She is a freelance writer and her book ‘Portugal and the
Avoiding the A22 is the answer
Dear Editor, The collection of tolls is too complicated. I am in the Eastern Algarve, with my family, for five months spread throughout the year. My simple answer will be to
Courage and bravery
By Raoul Ruiz Martinez features@algarveresident.com Raoul Ruiz Martinez is a resident financial consultant for Finesco Financial Services Ltd., Glasgow. Finesco Financial Services Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial
Old woman beats burglars with cane
A feisty 90-year-old German woman chased away three would-be burglars from her rural farmhouse with her cane, police said. The retired farmer was moving around her house with the help
Pavements and parking for disabled
Dear Editor, I would like to reply again in part to the letters regarding pavements and parking. I noticed the other day at a well-known supermarket that they have converted
Starry September nights
by Clive Jackson features@algarveresident.com 3″>features
Thirsty boy stuck in chimney
An eight-year-old boy desperate for a drink tried to get into a neighbour’s home by sliding down the chimney, but got stuck for more than four hours. West Valley City,
Tales from the crypto porticos
By Scott Ross features@algarveresident.com Since 2000, Scott Ross has lived in Quarteira, where he manages a restaurant. His background is in psychology and he holds a BA from the University