Algarve travel trends to observe in 2024
As we step into 2024, the travel industry will continue to be shaped by evolving technologies, changing customer preferences and so much more. The coming year promises to be a
The 11th Annual Resident Motoring Awards
Another year has come to a close and it was an historic one, as our car of the year easily demonstrates. As the auto industry tries to untangle itself from
Hunting for Burgundy truffles
It took 11 people, two dogs and two hours to come into possession of 168 grams of the Burgundy truffle. It might seem like too little, but it is actually
‘São Martinho do Porto Syndrome’ – the problem and the cure (Part 1)
Let me first wish you a Happy New Year, or Bom Ano Novo, as we embark into the year number 2024, making and breaking resolutions, and wondering where the good
New Year’s Resolution
The brand New Year usually takes off to a very slow start in Portugal because, after the intense partying season, everyone is exhausted. Therefore, the first of January is officially
Happy news year
“Bom Ano Novo” to you, dear friend, which, of course, is very different from an “Anon Ovo” that you might just walk past in the supermarket, neither free-range, nor quail-derived.
The relationship between chronic kidney disease, diabetes and heart failure
The body is complicated! While each organ in your body has a specific job to do to keep you healthy, they still rely on each other to function well. When
Sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite
Ever heard the saying, “Sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite”? It’s more than just a whimsical rhyme; bed bugs are real, and they can turn your peaceful slumber into
Is It Just Me – 2024!
Having just had a look back over the years, I can confirm that this is the 20th occasion of wishing you, our Resident readers, a Happy New Year on these
Painful brands
The problem with the garment industry is that they charge the consumer for their branded labels. What is a branded label? It is this rectangular tag that is sewn into