Tea vs coffee: a fight for independence
Since I’m British, I know that I am supposed to prefer tea over coffee, but there is nothing better than starting off the day with a cup of coffee, or
Surfing for the future
How one man’s love for the sea turned into a bespoke surfboard business striving for sustainability Zacharias Abdel-Salam, better know as Zach and founder of Zach Sticks Surfboards, has always
City dwellers
Those who have read my previous articles and followed my presence on social media will know that my nature photography has been centred around the Algarve ‘Serra’ (hills). However, I
The exploitation of Portugal’s mineral resources
The Swedish state-controlled mining company LKAB has announced the discovery within the Arctic Circle, in a remote northern region, of a deposit totalling more than a million tons of the
The February 2023 Night Sky
Welcome to the February night sky. This month we only have one notable meteor shower and that is the Delta-Leonids, which is visible during the third week of February and
What questions do Vilamoura International School students have in mind?
“Are humans better at creating things or destroying them?” (Débora Ferreira, 10.º ano) “What does dying feel like?” (Frederik Holling, Year 10) “Are there limits to our thinking?” (Inga Lopes,
Kitchen gadgets!
When Christmas shopping, I saw a boiled egg top remover. “I must have that as it might be useful,” I thought, despite the fact that I probably eat two boiled
New Hotel and Tourism School opens in Portimão
“It’s a dream come true,” says local mayor Isilda Gomes Several political bigwigs were in town on Monday for the official opening of Portimão’s new Hotel and Tourism School, which
Number one green fuel for the future
Portugal and Spain are predicted to become the powerhouse of Europe by producing and exporting large quantities of green hydrogen. As the need to limit global warming intensifies, we are
Walking in Portugal
Portugal is a wonderful country for walking. The scenery is so varied from north to south, east to west. By exploring the country on foot, you can wander over hills