The Portuguese attraction: foreign friends are the future!
Over the near six years that my family and I have been here in Portugal, I’ve seen the popularity of the country grow in quite the meteoric way and the
A delightful way to explore Europe – Part 2
You say barging, we say houseboating I fell in love with Europe on a houseboat (barge). After our first trip in the South of France, we realized those nicer boats
The U.S. military in decline
“The U.S. defense strategy and posture have become insolvent. The tasks that the nation expects its military forces and other elements of national power to do internationally exceed the means
Dream Mavericks: Unleashing Potential by Defying Opinions
The weight of external validation can hinder our ability to identify and pursue our dreams, eroding our confidence and self-esteem. In this article, we explore the detrimental effects of being
Tsunamis – are we at risk?
We receive a number of questions on this topic, so I hope this will answer some of these. According to the Civil Protection National Risk Assessment, mainland Portugal presents a
Baking bread series: The flour power
As the most basic of all staples, good bread is as hard to find as it is to make. Asking for bread can result in a variety of baked goods,
Portugal’s non-habitual residence (NHR) regime – 10 years of tax benefits
You may consider moving to Portugal for a healthier, more relaxed lifestyle, but it also offers much wider appeal, giving new residents the opportunity to enjoy a decade of generous
An Algarve golf and food road trip to remember
The Algarve is blessed in so many ways. Year-round sunshine and so many golf courses, all within easy reach. In fact, it only takes one and a half hours to
Portugal’s Colonial War in Guiné – the beginning of the end
Portugal’s five African territories in 1960 consisted of two miniature island groups (Cabo Verde and São Tomé and Príncipe); two immense areas of southern Africa (Angola and Mozambique); and the
Changes to the Golden Visa programme
The proposal to restructure the Golden Visa programme was discussed and approved on July 19. In a surprising turn of events, it was decided no longer to terminate the programme,