Is good art sellable or sellable art good?
After three days of Art Expo Algarve (February 10-12, Portimão) and the growth of international art fairs, I am left pondering this question: should an artist curb their creativity to
The March 2023 Night Sky
Welcome to the March night sky. This is an equinox month when the Sun will be seen to be crossing the celestial equator moving north. The implication of this is
Upcycling
I have a new passion – restoring furniture. It started when I was captivated by a small table in the charity shop. The shape enticed me and, being so small
The Catholic Church in crisis
As the shockwaves of last week’s revelations about child sexual abuse within the Catholic Church in Portugal subside somewhat, it is worth remembering that Catholicism has been at the forefront
Walking from Mesquita
The long village of Mesquita (divided into ‘Alta’ and ‘Baixa’) is situated to the east of São Brás de Alportel. The village used to produce olive oil from the numerous
Determining and proving domicile
Domicile is an important issue for British expatriates. You remain liable to UK inheritance tax on your worldwide assets for as long as you are domiciled in the UK. While
The skill of studying
As the Head of School, I have heard so many times parents saying, “well, my child has a great area to study in, it’s calm and without distractions. They spend
Demand for Algarve holidays in summer 2023
2023 is now in full swing, which means more and more tourists are securing their summer getaways. At the top of many travel destination choices is the Algarve! The region’s
Cold-hardy succulents
The recent cold conditions have highlighted the difference between warmer coastal areas of the Algarve and the inland hills. Although air frosts are rare, a drop in temperature or slightly
BMW i7
The i7 is an extraordinary way of moving from one place to the other. In absolute silence, in absolute comfort, in absolute privilege. The i7 has a 31.3in 8k screen