Don’t go off-grid, go ‘good grid’

As elections approach worldwide, do you, like me, feel that so-called civilisation is in need of some new tactics in the face of continued conflict, contraction and communication breakdown? You

February 29, 2024by Carl Munson

Evenly odd

I had forgotten how interfering the folks of my homeland India could be. Incidentally, if one was interested in marking their levels of interference, people living in Delhi would top

February 25, 2024by Nickunj Malik

Driven mad in Portugal?

What goes on in your mind when I say “driving in Portugal”? Are you thinking about the ‘unique’ driving style of this country, which some imagine might make it one

February 22, 2024by Carl Munson

The ancient origins of Carnival

Throughout history, humanity has always celebrated the changing of seasons and the renewal of life through various festivals and rituals. Among these, Carnival stands out as a vibrant tradition with

February 22, 2024by Jay Costa Owen

The American Boom

The boom in the number of Americans living in Portugal is due to the Baby Boomers My lovely wife and I were both born in 1945 (you do the math).

February 18, 2024by Pat The Expat

Water Farce – Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, Doomsday headlines continue: “Southern Portugal Desert Warning” (Nov 05, 2016 PT News) “Drought Affects 95% Of Country” (Aug 10, 2017 Algarve Resident) “Sahara Moving North” (Nov 25, 2017

February 14, 2024by Portugal Resident

Choosing a Valentine

Did you know that Valentine’s Day has been celebrated since the Middle Ages with the most popular belief being that it honours St Valentine, a bishop and martyr who used

February 14, 2024by Isobel Costa

The flavour of love

Along with everything else that Valentine’s Day is promoted to be, it is also considered a day of love. At least that is what the greeting card companies would have

February 14, 2024by Nickunj Malik