London Calling – London people
One of the most interesting things about London is the huge diversity of people who call it home. Astonishingly, the population of the UK capital is now just under nine
The ups and downs of rescuing a dog
When we first retired over 17 years ago, my lovely wife and I ended up in the old town of Panama City, Panama. One day while standing near Bolivar Square
Golf – How to become an expert at pitch shots
When your pitching is off, there are fewer areas of the game more frustrating. You can be so close to the green and all you need to do is play
Algarve Travel trends: predictions for 2023
We are officially in the final quarter of the year, and what a year it has been! 2022 was definitely the year for travel. After two years of uncertainty, seeing
New air defence shield welcome
Although one of the least vulnerable countries in Europe to missile attacks from Russia, Portugal will be all the safer thanks to a new defence system initiated by Germany. Fifteen
Yoga benefits beyond the mat
Yoga, an ancient practice and meditation, has become increasingly popular in today’s busy society. For many people, yoga provides a retreat from their chaotic and busy lives. This is true
Naturalization for descendants of Sephardic Jews
The Decree-Law n.º 26/2022 of March 18 amended the Portuguese Nationality Regulation. Besides having standardised the regulation in light of amendments made to the Nationality Law, it has also changed
An early diagnosis of aortic stenosis means added quality of life
Aortic stenosis is one of the most common heart diseases in the elderly population. Global figures show a prevalence of around 5% worldwide, mainly among males. Aortic valve stenosis occurs
Home Trends – Fall into autumn
The home trend that we see for this autumn is to combine the neutral grey and white interiors that we have become so used to with an autumnal colour pallet.
Pensions – 5 key things to understand
Pensions is a topic dear to all our hearts. It represents a lifetime of professional effort, but also the rewards should be the fulfilment of that hard work to see