London Calling – Power to the people
Battersea in South West London is famous for lots of things. There is a beautiful riverside park with a wonderful Buddhist Peace Pagoda; nearby is the school at which the
New Year’s resolutions for 2023
This is my 50th column for this newspaper, which represents over four years of me trying to keep track of the expat experience here along the southern coast of Portugal.
Six scary things for Americans moving to Portugal
Portugal is all the rage in America right now. When I first started wintering in the Algarve five years ago, an American sighting was like seeing a Yeti in your
Catholicism has its ups and downs
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVl has been buried. Pope Francis has mobility impairment. The Catholic religion is in decline. However, the Sanctuary of Fátima in Portugal is surging ahead and this
Be yourself in 2023
It’s the start of a new year again, and here we are in January. Some of us may be looking back at the last year, reflecting upon our lives, and
Household safety during cold weather
Winter time is a time when we all snuggle up in front of the fire and turn on some extra heating around the home. However, this time of year can
An expat contemporary artist and painter living in Portugal
It is every artist’s dream to relocate to a country, climate and culture that contribute to artistic inspiration. Portugal has it all, with a 943km mainland coastline plus another 917km
Opposition to Salazar’s Regime
António de Oliveira Salazar was Europe’s longest ruling dictator in the 20th century, exercising power during the international crises of the Great Depression, World War II and the Cold War.
Bringing the Algarve to a wider audience
It was great to see so many people appreciate what the Algarve offered in 2022. More guests than ever before chose this beautiful region as their top holiday destination. This
Strategic financial planning for 2023
This New Year, make it one of your resolutions to check your financial planning is on track to meet your needs and protect your family’s long-term financial security in Portugal.