A big thank you to my vets
Dear Editor, Would it be possible to say a “big thank you” to my vets for saving my dog (Eddie’s) life? Eddie got hit by a train in Ferreiras on
Clowning around in Brazil
A clown, known as Grumpy, has received more than 1.3 million votes during elections in Brazil and will now take his place in government. Grumpy caught the attention of disillusioned
The psychology of the poolside
By Sheila Mulvenney features@algarveresident.com British resident Sheila Mulvenney owns a home in the Algarve. She and her partner Dave spent a lovely Easter break in the region and were due
Everything under one roof
Get the best out of life in Portugal by paying a visit to this year’s Better Living in Portugal (BLiP) exhibition over the weekend of October 16 and 17 in
Dolphin experiences needed for people with special needs
Dear Editor, My nephew has cerebral palsy. He is confined to a wheelchair and is registered blind. My sister recently brought him and his younger brother to visit us in
Understanding QROPS
By BILL BLEVINS features@algarveresident.com Bill Blevins is the Managing Director of Blevins Franks. He has specialised in expatriate investment and tax planning for over 35 years. He has written books
Dance yourself fit with Zumba!
by Carolyn Evan-Watkins features@algarveresident.com Carolyn Evan-Watkins is a sports, fitness and Pilates instructor with more than 15 years experience. She is a lecturer, teaching and assessing instructors in health and fitness. Carolyn has
Man tries to sell skills on eBay
An unemployed father has tried selling his skills for one year via eBay in a bid to support his family, setting no minimum bid. Graphic designer Tristam Rossin, 36, from
Mouse sandwich
A man found a dead mouse baked into a loaf of bread while making sandwiches for his children. British officials have released the photo which proved that Stephen Forse wasn’t
Man wins lottery twice
Against odds of 1 in 1.36 million, Ernest Pullen from Missouri, US, clinched his first million US dollars win in June when he scratched off the 100 Million Dollar Blockbuster