I’m a changed man
A few weeks ago, I embarked on a health and fitness regime. You may recall I shared openly here my hopes and insights, making frequent videos and podcasts too, as
Off-grid and Ignorant in Portugal – Operation free bar
In my experience, it’s never good to turn down the offer of a free bar, as it’s always fun and it usually leads to new friendships. The lengths people will
London Calling – It’s a kind of magic
On what many think is an unlucky day (Friday, October 13), a major new exhibition opened at Excel in London’s docklands. Fans of the cartoons and magic that is Disney
Loulé Rugby Club at the heart of Portugal’s growing love for the game
Ol’Pat really picked a swell time to get back involved in the game of Rugby Union Football. Of course, the entire country is bursting with pride at the accomplishments of
Durães-West Top Pick for 2023: avant-garde art venues
Yes, I know this is Portugal Resident, but Spain is our neighbour, and we should all look to broadening our horizons particularly in terms of art. My top gallery opening
Euthanasia and the ethics of artificial intelligence
The Canadian government’s decision to extend its already liberal regime of assisted suicide to include ages 13 to 17 will not be taken lightly by the religiously minded. The new
Sephardic identity
In 1492, the Sephardic population of Portugal was estimated at no more than 20,000 souls. Of these, many were descendants of the Hebrew tribes who had spread throughout the Mediterranean
Central Portugal sight-seeing day trip
Get the Schist, oh Burgo, and wow Beirão! “He was born here in 1936, and knew my father,” Filomena says, about the man leaning from the ‘Juliet balcony’ of a
An improper American at a proper English Tea
The Club for Algarvian Social Activities (CASA) recently held a “proper” tea at Vale de Milho in Carvoeiro. I was a bit nervous about attending. What exactly was a tea?
Why retire, when you can aspire?
Where are YOU in your Portuguese journey and the dream life in Portugal many strive for, and growing numbers are lucky to be trying? You may be reading these words