Plagued by little blighters
By PAUL MCKAY features@algarveresident.com Teacher, Paul McKay, left London to live a self-sufficient existence in the Monchique hills with his partner Martyn. He keeps an assortment of animals and grows
Michelin-starred baby food
A Michelin-starred chef has created new dishes for a restaurant’s younger customers.
Hot dog eating champion
A man has smashed the world record for eating hot dogs – 67 in 10 minutes. It was the man´s third triumph at winning the annual Coney Island hot dog
Black month – things can only get better
By MARGARET BROWN features@algarveresident.com Margaret Brown is one of the Algarve Resident’s longest standing contributors and has lived in the Algarve for more than 20 years. June 2009 will be
The beer festival with no beer
A beer festival in Herefordshire, UK, had to close early after all the beer and cider was drunk by the thirsty attendees.
An arm and a leg
By SKIP BANDELE features@algarveresident.com Skip Bandele moved to the Algarve 10 years ago and has been with the Algarve Resident since 2003. His writing reflects views and opinions formed while
Fox in boots
People in Foehren, Germany, have had their shoes returned to them after a mysterious shoe thief had stolen more than 50 pairs. The thief was unveiled to be a fox.
Be positive and invest in the area
Dear Editor, It would appear that your anonymous correspondent (Diversification is needed) hasn´t been here very long. I can’t remember when it was, but no doubt your archives will be
Diga! – no longer that dreaded word
By JUNE LOVER features@algarveresident.com After 35 years in the TV and film industry, June Lover retired to the Algarve in 2006. Having owned a holiday property here for 12 years she
Monkey business
It would seem monkeys aren’t into politics. A monkey urinated on Zambian president Rupiah Banda, who was speaking to journalists at a press conference at his residence when the incident