Writing a new chapter for yourself
Last week I spoke with Miranda, a vital, very sweet and kind woman, originally from South Africa, who has chosen Portugal as her new home country, after many years of
The importance of reading
As the head of an international school, one of my greatest pleasures is to listen to our children read or to read to them, be it an extract from a
Is it just ME? As I woke up one morning…
When I grew up, men were men – apart from Rock Hudson – and women were women and, as far as I could tell, everyone was just fine with that.
The Catholic Church in disgrace
With the approach of the 105th anniversary of “The Miracle of the Sun” in Fátima, central Portugal, Catholics have been shocked by yet another revelation about the sexual abuse of children
Street name history
Walking around any town or city in Portugal, I like to see the street names and then I wonder how and why they acquired their name. Names are usually given
Why tides rise and fall and Thor’s drinking quest
Having grown up on the coast of the south of Portugal, the beach, the sun, and the sea have always been a big part of my life and of the
The Nº1 ingredient to a successful life abroad
Starting a new life abroad is exciting and a great opportunity to make the best of all that life has to offer When preparing for the move, you have included
Moving to Portugal tax-efficiently
There’s no doubt that Portugal is a fantastic place to make your home, but did you know it can also offer financial advantages? If you are planning to move to
London Calling – HM The Queen and London
The Nation wept when the Kingdom’s longest serving Monarch died earlier this month. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022. Her reign of 70 years, 214 days
The educational importance of a good night’s sleep
‘There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep’ – Homer As parents and educators, we strive continuously to help our children be prepared