Why the Algarve is a great choice for remote workers
Remote working continues to dominate in many professional industries. From digital nomads to writers, more and more people are choosing to work on their own terms. Even more promising is
Garden wilding in the Algarve
“Today, conservationists worried about the planet’s future rarely, if ever, mention gardens, though the area cared for by gardeners is much greater than the sum of all nature reserves. Wilding
The importance of children’s mental health
As we move forward into an increasingly changing world with ever developing technologies, the importance of our children’s mental health and their ability to cope and flourish in a fast-paced
Advances in the efforts to save Alagoas Brancas
The bitter dispute over whether the Alagoas Brancas wetland in the Algarve should be protected or destroyed has entered its sixth year with environmental campaigners ever hopeful they will win
Investing principles for your retirement in Portugal
Committing to investments can sometimes seem a little daunting, especially if unpredictable world events have a short-term but significant impact on the markets. However, you can take steps to better
Ford Fiesta – Chronicle of a Death Foretold
The Ford Fiesta will bow out in June, leaving behind a legacy of 22 million units sold. I borrowed the title for this text from one of Gabriel García Marquez’s
Control your body weight for maximum power and accuracy
Learning to manage and control your body weight during the golf swing is possibly the single most important thing to learn to help you develop the best swing mechanics for
Intermittent fasting
An effective strategy for losing weight and treating diabetes Since January 1, 2023, intermittent fasting has officially been part of the standards of care for the management of diabetes, published
London Calling – Power to the people
Battersea in South West London is famous for lots of things. There is a beautiful riverside park with a wonderful Buddhist Peace Pagoda; nearby is the school at which the
New Year’s resolutions for 2023
This is my 50th column for this newspaper, which represents over four years of me trying to keep track of the expat experience here along the southern coast of Portugal.