Dear Portugal (a love letter)

First of all, don’t worry, this is not a ‘Dear João’ break-up letter. It’s quite the opposite. It looks like things are actually getting a bit serious and it might

December 7, 2023by Carl Munson

Owner’s pet

I have this theory that all dog owners resemble their pets. If you don’t believe me, take a moment, look around, and check for yourselves. Very soon you will find

December 1, 2023by Nickunj Malik

Portugal, Pareto personified?

Now, thanks to recent political upheavals, may well be a ‘winter of discontent’ here in Portugal. A gauntlet has been run by the would-be migrant in recent times. The Golden

November 30, 2023by Carl Munson

From terror to honour

Could a present-day Hamas terrorist leader, such as Yahya Sinwar, become the President of a future United States of Palestine? The hypothesis is not so incredible as one may think.

November 30, 2023by Roberto Cavaleiro

Amicable divorce

After living in Portugal for over two years, I have come to one startling realisation. And it is that the Portuguese cannot stay married for long.  However, this does not

November 25, 2023by Portugal Resident

London Calling – November 2023

The king is in town An amazing new experience has opened at an exhibition space called Arches, near London Bridge, South East London. As the name implies, this incredible space

November 22, 2023by Richard Lamberth

Assessing contemporary art

Contemporary art, as it should, comes in many different forms. Technically speaking, contemporary art is art produced from the late 20th century to now. It is an immense and diverse

November 21, 2023by Durães-West