Six scary things for Americans moving to Portugal
Portugal is all the rage in America right now. When I first started wintering in the Algarve five years ago, an American sighting was like seeing a Yeti in your
Catholicism has its ups and downs
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVl has been buried. Pope Francis has mobility impairment. The Catholic religion is in decline. However, the Sanctuary of Fátima in Portugal is surging ahead and this
Be yourself in 2023
It’s the start of a new year again, and here we are in January. Some of us may be looking back at the last year, reflecting upon our lives, and
Household safety during cold weather
Winter time is a time when we all snuggle up in front of the fire and turn on some extra heating around the home. However, this time of year can
An expat contemporary artist and painter living in Portugal
It is every artist’s dream to relocate to a country, climate and culture that contribute to artistic inspiration. Portugal has it all, with a 943km mainland coastline plus another 917km
Opposition to Salazar’s Regime
It is not widely known that during his near 40-year rule, he often faced determined opposition. Salazar comes to power In 1932, President of the Republic General Óscar Carmona appointed
Bringing the Algarve to a wider audience
It was great to see so many people appreciate what the Algarve offered in 2022. More guests than ever before chose this beautiful region as their top holiday destination. This
Strategic financial planning for 2023
This New Year, make it one of your resolutions to check your financial planning is on track to meet your needs and protect your family’s long-term financial security in Portugal.
Smart goals for 2023!
As we say goodbye to 2022, we look back at what it gave us; a war in Europe, the death of a much-loved monarch and lots of talk, doom and
Is it just ME? Pandemonium
Wild uproar, unrestrained disorder, tumult, chaos – the capital of hell in Milton’s ‘Paradise Lost’ Welcome to 2023! Whilst the pandemic, which blighted our daily lives over the past two