Sibling rivalry
I have observed that there is nothing particularly amazing about having siblings. However, we don’t have much of a choice in the matter because our parents, nature, and God are
August is not my favorite month
After eight years residing in the Algarve and looking back to the end of summer, I have come to the conclusion that August is my least favorite month. I fully
Ready for the fall?
When I ask: “are you ready for the fall?”, I mean of course autumn, as (quite rightly in my view) the British reader may prefer to refer to it, and
How many expats does it take to change a lightbulb?
Last week, I shared a few ideas about what we can do should boredom ever darken our door, perhaps the blue or yellow-framed door of our new home in Portugal.
Earthquakes – How prepared are we?
The earthquake that occurred in Portugal in the early hours of Monday, August 25 was the 10th largest since the 16th century and was followed by nine aftershocks, which were
When you retire to Portugal
I see Portugal has scooped yet another top-three position in one of those ‘best place to retire’ polls. Should you be on your way here as a result of that
Nano-bio-ecology. Mighty mites to our rescue
Omnivorous bacteria are abundant throughout our environment either naturally, such as those inside us, or synthesized in laboratories to perform specific tasks. Scientists at Edinburgh University have now perfected a
An American in Portugal
A New England couple finds a home in the Algarve Ouch! The story you are about to read began with a hard fall on an icy sidewalk. New England’s long
When you can’t grow your own on your own
When I first dreamed of moving to Portugal, I was driven by a desire to leave the rat race, as many seem to be who fall in love with Portugal’s
London Calling – August 2024
Eastenders London’s East End is, in many ways, the most diverse, exciting and edgy part of the UK capital. A business appointment there gave your columnist a chance to wander