How best to cope with bad news
COMMENT “No news is good news,” as the old saying goes. Sadly, the opposite is true nowadays. Almost all the headline news is bad news, very bad news. We’re constantly
The Americans are coming!
I remember that, nearly six years ago, a very small group of American expats met at the Pingo Doce coffee shop in Lagos in a simple effort to meet other
Skip Bandele takes a trip down memory lane
The good old days As my 59th (!) birthday approaches (I don’t feel a day over 29 and a half) and I find myself in the 26th year here in
Ukrainian conflict – What do we tell our children?
This is a question that I have been asked many times in the last month with regard to the current Ukrainian conflict in Europe. Parents are concerned as to what
Welcome! Tips for a smooth start in Portugal
Moving abroad is exciting and fun but be prepared! Having worked with internationals living abroad for over two decades, I’ve seen people make the move because they want to have
Madeleine inquiry in the UK: questions still needing answers
Operation Grange is expected to be shelved this autumn. Madeleine McCann has been making headline news internationally yet again as the London Metropolitan Police investigation into her disappearance is reportedly
The amazing history of the UK capital
Once again this month, London Calling has returned to the ever-popular COLIN BAINBRIDGE for another batch of fascinating stories linked to the amazing history of the UK capital. Enjoy! Digging
Putin’s personality problems
COMMENT The bizarre behaviour of President Vladimir Putin continues to astound analysts across the Western World. It could be just the way this enigmatic narcissist wants it to be. Most
Spring cleaning
Next week clocks go forward and days will be longer. Spring will arrive and traditionally people are motivated to have a clear out and give their homes a thorough clean
Ukraine and the information war
As the saying goes, “There are three sides to every story: your side, my side, and the truth.” No one has to be lying. They may just have different viewpoints, but that’s