The Emperor’s New Likes: unravelling the quest for authenticity in the digital age
Once upon a time, in a world not too dissimilar from our own, there existed an emperor known far and wide for his extravagant attire. His clothing was said to
Algarve’s wildlife has a special hospital
Imagine … it’s a beautiful day, and you go out walking on your favorite route. Suddenly, you spot a large owl hobbling on the ground. The majestic bird looks injured
Life when water ceases to flow
A few weeks ago, the electricity in our area of the central Algarve failed for around six hours. One of the consequences was that water ceased to flow through the
An improper American at a proper English Tea
The Club for Algarvian Social Activities (CASA) recently held a “proper” tea at Vale de Milho in Carvoeiro. I was a bit nervous about attending. What exactly was a tea?
EQE SUV – Smooth transition
The new EQE SUV is probably the closest Mercedes have got to maintaining the traditional personality of their combustion cars on a machine that runs solely on electricity. Talk about
Why retire, when you can aspire?
Where are YOU in your Portuguese journey and the dream life in Portugal many strive for, and growing numbers are lucky to be trying? You may be reading these words
Alves Reis and the Banknote Crisis of 1925
Artur Virgílio Alves Reis (his surname is often misrepresented as Alves dos Reis) was a fraudster of immense daring and skill. He hoodwinked Waterlow, the British firm of banknote printers,
Proteins: the overlooked foundations of our health
Proteins are essential for numerous vital functions, ranging from tissue construction to the regulation of the majority of biochemical processes in our bodies. Unfortunately, a significant portion of the population
Is it just ME? Dizzy blond
One Saturday morning back in July, I woke up feeling just the same as I did every Saturday morning: badly hung over due to indulging in ‘just the one’ pint
Artificial Intelligence and its impact on education
The new school year is underway, and much is being made in the worldwide media about the impact that Artificial Intelligence is having on education and how schools should strategise