London Calling
Breaking the rules For many of us, childhood would not have been the same without what the Americans call ‘the funny papers’ but, as we more accurately called them, ‘comics’!
Ask Afpop – Disabled badge
In this monthly column, afpop, Portugal’s largest foreign residents’ association, aims to answer some of the most frequently-asked questions by members. Question: Where do I go to get a disabled
Latest Covid restrictions on Madeira Island
Dear Editor, Our little island of Madeira, which has been one of the easiest places to be throughout the pandemic so far, has just put in place a unique set
Crackers COVID-21 Christmas
Dear Editor, We have read with some trepidation your lead article by Michael Bruxo with front-page headline “Operation Save Christmas” (pages 1-3 Algarve Resident, November 18). In this valued avenue
Understanding learning difficulties
All children from pre-school to those in their last year of school will, by now, have completed their first half of the Autumn Term. This will have been a smooth
From three to 40 golf courses
It’s been 49 years since the André Jordan Group inaugurated the Quinta do Lago golf course on November 1, 1973. Ben Wright, golf writer for the Financial Times, wrote then:
Success of Portugal Masters vital to recovery of quality tourism
Congratulations to the PGA European Tour, Turismo de Portugal, Portuguese Golf Federation, Dom Pedro Golf, CNIG and the Algarve for the success of the Portugal Masters, held for the 15th
Pat the Expat column in the Resident
Dear Editor, I am writing in support of a column in the Resident written by Pat the Expat. My husband and I came to the Algarve to be on holiday.
Remedies for sleepless nights
Over the years that I’ve been working with internationals living abroad, I’ve discovered recurring patterns and specific themes that my clients face. Even though each person is unique and so
The Netflix Effect!
Streaming sites have become a part of everyday life for our children. If allowed, even our youngest can access ‘Peppa Pig’ or ‘Masha and the Bear’ at any time. Older