The power of stillness in the winter months
Picture this: you’re standing at the edge of the sea, feeling the cool winter air against your skin. The waves are rhythmic and steady, moving in their own time, neither
Twelve days of Christmas – crime prevention campaign
Nothing can ruin the Christmas spirit faster than becoming a victim of crime. The good news is that many crimes are preventable, and this is, therefore, the focus of this
Max Graham, Portuguese wine ambassador to London
Max Graham and his father Johnny are redoubtable entrepreneurs. When Johnny founded Churchill’s in 1981, nobody had created a Port company for 50 years. “I remember, as a small kid,
Golden Triangle: Offering prestigious opportunities for villa rental potential
The Algarve’s “Golden Triangle”, encompassing the luxurious areas of Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, and Almancil, remains one of Portugal’s most sought-after destinations. With a strong international reputation and
Algarve History Association December presentation
“Portuguese Politics of the Last Century” by Peter Booker The Algarve History Association presentation in December covers Portuguese politics of the last century. First, the abolition of the monarchy and
Born to be wild, the story of the Boletus mushroom
“Look carefully!” – my grandfather said. “Look where you step” – he said – “and it will reveal itself!” Having received these words of wisdom, as a kid I would
A Year in Monchique 2 – Wildest dreams, wildest nightmares – August 2018
Inevitably, there are moments in all our lives when important events occur. We could probably place these into two categories. The first ones are internal. I love the phrase ‘You
What do you call a winery that has it all?
I’m a lucky man, for sure. The monthly wine tasting and pairing event that takes place pretty much on my doorstep has given me ‘remote access’ to wines and wineries
Estate planning in Portugal
You have probably spent time on your financial planning, to provide a secure future for yourself throughout retirement. Have you done the same for your future heirs? Do you have
The Avenger – Small but perfectly proportioned
The Avenger is a great little Jeep. Greater even than the sum of its Stellantis Group sourced parts. The Avenger. It must be a disappointment. It looks too good not