That should never have happened
Whatever that was, and I suspect we will never know the true cause, it should never have happened. And yet, I predict it will happen again. That which I speak
The No-Factor
Let me begin with a confession: I have the assertiveness of a mildly apologetic Buddhist monk when it comes to saying “no”. No, really! Ask me to water your 56
A Year in Monchique 2 – Women of substance – January 2019
People can often have patterns in their lives, and one of my life patterns is that I’ve always been drawn to strong women. I’m not just talking about the iconic
Lithium – A revised assessment for Covas do Barroso?
Cracks continue to appear in the presumed Lithium Honey-Pot The besieged citizens of Covas do Barroso and other districts in Northern Portugal, where the mining of minerals threatens their traditional
A misty history of Roman Portugal – Part 4
All hail, Lusitania – Governance At the age of 36, the autocratic Augustus Caesar became Emperor and protector of some 50 million souls who inhabited a territory stretching from the
The May 2025 Night Sky
Welcome to the May night sky. Now we are deep into the springtime in the northern hemisphere, with its warmer but shorter nights. Over in the east as darkness falls,
Algarve villa holiday expectations in 2025 and beyond
The Algarve continues to attract a discerning and diverse clientele, but the definition of luxury and what guests expect from a premium villa experience is changing. For villa owners, understanding
The new UK tax year: What has changed, what hasn’t, and what’s on the way
The 2025/26 UK tax year ticked over on April 6, 2025. Here we summarise this year’s tax rates and allowances, who is affected by the domicile reform and how, and
Algarve History Association upcoming events
The Algarve History Association (AHA) has announced its upcoming events for May, including the return of guided walks in historic Tavira. History talks Historian Peter Booker, president of AHA, will
Your Portuguese Positive Echo
When a maven says to me, “You should talk to this guy on your podcast”, I often do. That maven (someone who brings people together with no expectation of personal