Global warming should be top priority
It is the biggest worry for young people in Portugal Former Portuguese Prime Minister António Guterres has repeated yet again that the number one priority for humanity should be doing
London Calling – What lies beneath?
Our friend and expert on quirky tales from London past, COLIN BAINBRIDGE has once again graced us with some interesting stories this month – Richard Lamberth Under London’s streets, there
Madeleine McCann: more mystery and madness
There have been a great many reported sightings of Madeleine McCann since her disappearance in 2007, but the claim by a young woman that she is probably Madeleine is getting
When paw prints are left behind …
Owning a dog is a rewarding experience that is good for our physical and mental health. Dogs give us unconditional love, companionship, force us to exercise, make us more sociable,
Justice for marine life
Greenpeace, the Pew Trusts, the WWF and other environmental entities are celebrating the decision of the UN High Seas Alliance to introduce, by 2030, the first definitive regulation of nearly
Sanctions and the cost of living
The people of Portugal are struggling with a cost-of-living crisis that shows no sign of abating any time soon despite – and perhaps because of – sanctions imposed by the
Death is certain, so let’s enjoy life
“Death is inevitable, but life, that’s the tricky bit…” Simon Travaglia After celebrating a relatively optimistic new year in anticipation of 2023, a year that has to be better than
At what age should a child have a smartphone?
As the head of an international school, with children from three years upwards, one of the most frequently asked questions or concerns of parents is at what age should a
The Algarvian Rosetta Stone
Before coming to Portugal, I thought I would struggle to learn Portuguese. Blimey, who knew the foreign language I would use the most would be English? As George Bernard Shaw
The social responsibilities of the tourism industry
Long before the coronavirus epidemic induced a slumber upon tourism, there had been mighty rumblings among the environmentalists concerning the huge carbon footprint caused by this industry’s frenetic pursuit of