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
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
Off-grid and ignorant in Portugal – Saints and sunshine
So, what’s the connection between a Roman soldier, roasted chestnuts and a nice patch of November sun? The answer is Saint Martin, and he’s also responsible for the death of
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
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.
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
Portugalidade: recorded music – some suggestions for winter listening
“Nada Para O Carnaval” is the title of the latest album of guitarist Luca Boscagin’s brilliant band of jazz musicians named Almanaque. It blends Brazilian and African sources to produce
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
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
Cold wave to hit mainland Portugal
Temperatures due to drop several degrees Portugal’s ‘Verão de São Martinho’ (Summer of Saint Martin), a period of summer-like weather which usually occurs around this time of year, seems to










