Street name history

Walking around any town or city in Portugal, I like to see the street names and then I wonder how and why they acquired their name. Names are usually given

September 28, 2022by Isobel Costa

Common kingfisher

At the time of writing this month’s article, I’m sat listening to the noise of the heavy rain hitting the roof, courtesy of Storm Danielle. This well-needed drenching of water

September 27, 2022by Craig Rogers

Walking on Madeira

I have been visiting and walking on the island of Madeira for more than 20 years and, in that time, the number of walkers has grown and grown Why is

September 21, 2022by Julie Statham

A republic mourns a monarch

For a fully independent republic like Portugal to officially declare a three-day period of national mourning for a foreign monarch is remarkable, but such is the respect for the late

September 20, 2022by Len PortIn