How Julius Caesar shaped the new year
“Veni, Vidi, Vici.” “I came, I saw, I conquered.” These famous words, spoken by Julius Caesar, embody the spirit of bold and decisive action. As we step into the new
A-tishoo! A-tishoo! We all fall down…
Ring-a-ring o’ rosies,A pocket full of posies.A-tishoo! A-tishoo!We all fall down Many of you, dear readers, are probably very familiar with this well-known nursery rhyme which has been linked to the Great
It’s not about Portugal
Our water supply was cut off last week. Coming from a country where I understand such an occurrence only occurs after protracted legal processes, I was surprised by the sharp
Did You Know? … Keeping a diary
January brings with it a sense of renewal, of the opportunity to start afresh and to make resolutions to improve ourselves and our lives. It is a time to reflect
‘Luxury Signature Collection’: The Algarve’s ultimate guest experience
In 2025, SandyBlue is taking our commitment to excellence to new heights, focusing on enhancing guest experiences while driving outstanding rental performance for villa owner partners. The new ‘Signature Luxury
Algarve History Association’s upcoming events
Algarve historian Peter Booker will discuss the role of the Templars The Algarve History Association (AHA) will be holding a presentation at the end of the month on the reconquest
We create our own stressors
In the early 1980s, two of my favourite professors, Professor Richard Lazarus and Professor Susan Folkman from the University of California, Berkeley, worked together to give us The Transactional Theory
Bermuda buttercup – how to control it
Oxalis pes-caprae (azedas) from South Africa grows in our Algarve gardens and clothes the fields and landscape with its bright green foliage and yellow flowers following the first autumn rains.
Tax implications of buying property in Portugal
If you are looking for your dream home in Portugal, enjoy the search. There are so many wonderful properties here in fantastic locations, you’ll be spoiled for choice. As always,
Nice spice
People who are not familiar with Indian food tend to club all the aromatic and exotic-looking fragrant dishes under one broad nomenclature and call it ‘curry’. However, any self-respecting chef