BMW X3 – Simple is best
All hail the decision-makers in Munich: the new BMW X3 still offers a diesel engine in its range. The first thing that hits you about the new BMW X3 is
Finding anchors in a world that feels adrift
As the festive glow of December dims and the novelty of January’s resolutions wears thin, February often feels like a void – a time when the excitement of the holidays
The power of possibility, in Portugal
For some time now, I’ve been wanting to bring together a community of expats, foreigners – call them what you will – who are united by the idea of ‘giving
The Algarve floods of 1894
The road-side flood marker as you descend the hill on the approach to Mértola from the south shows a scarcely believable record of the events in the valley of the
Adrian Bridge, seeding the future
“It’s important Portugal has the confidence to believe it can be world class,” Adrian Bridge, CEO, The Fladgate Partnership When I first visited Porto in 2008, the city was
My experiments with truth
I have been trying out a new experiment today and I am determined to make a success of it. I am going to speak the truth and nothing but the
A misty history of Paleolithic Portugal – Chapter 2
This is a revision of an essay which was published in year 2021. Since then, notable advances in archaeological investigative techniques have been made due to improvement in both the
A Year in Monchique 2 – Mirrored meetings – October 2018
When my father would call me at work, and I was unavailable because I was in a meeting, he would often later remark “You must spend half your life in
Why guests are choosing super luxury Algarve villas
The Algarve has long been a destination synonymous with luxury holidays. However, a new trend is emerging as discerning travellers seek to elevate their experiences further: the rise of super
Off Grid and Ignorant in Portugal: The pleasure of bleisure
Redefining off-the-beaten-track tourism with Calmcations and wine Our buildings are finished, the power and water systems are being tested and tweaked by the occasional Atlantic storm, and as we move