The Portuguese Polyphony – an introduction to the allure of Fado
In 2011, UNESCO declared the musical genre as being an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Scene 1: Mid-20th century Lisbon, city of intrigue and espionage. A candle-lit, smoke-filled cellar bar
Portugal’s ‘Vida Boa’ – It’s not about the money, it‘s about the mindset
The Italians have their Dolce Vita, the French La Vie En Rose. Even us funny old Brits have an occasional sense of overwhelming joy and deep contentment that lifts us
Growing old in Portugal
If you have retired in Portugal, God willing (or to whomever you turn when the chips are down, or maybe thank when the chips are in plentiful supply), you’ll be
Digital fast
I do not like sending ‘good morning’ messages to anyone. Not at all. Despite that, I find myself at the receiving end because there are at least two-dozen people who
Going on a treasure hunt!
Ever since I was little, I have enjoyed going to auctions, jumble sales and charity shops to look for treasures and bargains. When I was at university, in Swansea, I
Is your wheel of life spinning or a little rusty?
It’s at this time of the year when we might consider spring cleaning our homes, as the mould of winter assumes an even more alarmingly obvious presence when bathed in
The Portuguese Polyphony – The Bagpipes – A Gaita de Foles
The skirl of the pipes and the whirl of the kilt have been part of the traditional music and dance in the highlands of Northern Portugal since the 12th century.
Smartphonitis – profit above responsibility
Can we hope that the governance will take action to reduce accessibility by minors to harmful sites? COMMENT || A correlation may be deduced between the modern use of smartphones
The Portuguese Polyphony – The Chants of the Templar Knights
The Order of the Knights Templar was founded in 1128 by nine nobles who were granted the use of the redundant temple of Solomon in Jerusalem as a headquarters from
The grave offence of Artificial Resurrection
At the recent annual general meeting of SenseTime, one of the foremost AI companies in China, the CEO and founder Tang Xiao’ou gave a full account of the difficulties encountered