Silent treatment
Have you noticed how we, the female of the species, are made to carry a lot of unwanted baggage? From time immemorial, we have been tagged with labels that are
The bread making process: notes from the trenches!
They say that the smell of freshly-baked bread is one of the true joys in life. I can say that it is an even bigger joy to make it. I
Our top Algarve activities for children in 2023
When it comes to a family getaway, it can take time to identify the best activities to take the children to. With so much to fit into a holiday itinerary,
Évora – the Alentejo’s beautiful capital city
The Igreja de São Francisco was full. It was a big wedding. We were allowed to sneak in at the back to watch and listen. And listen we did! To
Meet Florbela Espanca (and other literary legends on Portugal’s Silver Coast)
Where in Portugal might you ‘meet’ the likes of Agatha Christie, E. M. Forster, Emily Brontë, F. Scott Fitzgerald, James Joyce, Jane Austen and John Le Carré under one roof?
From myths to meteorology: ancient civilisations’ perceptions of rain
Now that September is here, so is the onset of rainy days. Following the warmer days of summer, the cooler and cloudy weather of autumn is a welcome change to
Is it time to consider downsizing your home?
Portugal offers fantastic property opportunities in outstanding surroundings, so it is unsurprising that many Britons choose to retire to their own place in the Algarve. Whether you buy your main
Beer and beds: the perfect pairing for relaxation
When it comes to relaxation, few things can beat the comforting combination of a chilled beer and a fresh set of cooling sheets. Though as it cools down you may
Up in smoke…
Smoking. A word, an action and a habit that has in recent years become the pariah of modern society, although smoking tobacco has not always been seen that way. From
Building a new life
A journalist and a diplomat walk into the Portuguese countryside, find a great view and decide to give up their jobs and build an eco-lodge. It sounds like some kind