Into the unknown
A new virtual reality experience in Lagos can offer players all kinds of adventures Whether it’s the latest smartphone, smart TV or social media trend, it seems there is a
Whatever the election outcome, democratic freedom will prevail
COMMENT In the run-up to Portugal’s national legislative election, it’s worth remembering that this country is internationally recognised as a stable parliamentary democracy with a multiparty political system and free
Pat, the expat’s annual New Year’s resolutions for everybody
Remember last year, when we were so hopeful, even optimistic that 2021 “had to be better” than 2020? Well, it wasn’t, at least not very much better and in some
An ode to Portuguese craftsmanship
Lusitânia Handmade Gift Shop pays tribute to the finest handmade pieces The Lusitânia shop opened its doors in Carvoeiro right before the COVID-19 pandemic cast its shadow over Portugal. After
London Calling
Sinister tales of London Happy New Year to ‘London Calling’ readers! One year on from his first excellent writing, we have returned to the master of slightly sinister, quirky, historic
The art of teaching
Karen Wride fulfils her life-long dream of opening her own art gallery featuring her work alongside her talented daughters First Class Art is a bright and airy art gallery in
Become a thriving woman living abroad
Starting a new life abroad is exciting but can be very challenging because, while building your life from scratch, you have to step out of your comfort zone big time.
Do you speak my language?
Happy New Year and “um Bom Ano Novo”! Exactly two years ago – doesn’t time fly? – I wrote a well-received piece, entitled ‘Portuguese for Idiots’, on these pages prompting
Happy New Year!
A New Year has arrived, and whilst we look to 2022 with optimism, once again we do not have the start to the year that many of us anticipated. Schools
Portugal’s main concerns for the new year
Comment POLITICS The first major event for the Portuguese population will be the national election on January 30. Hopefully the turnout of voters will be higher than usual and give