Olivença – the Portuguese Gibraltar?
It is commonly asserted that Portugal´s international borders are the oldest in Europe. The Wikipedia entry on Portugal shows, “Founded in 1143, its current borders were established in 1297, among the
Spend time in Portugal? Are you paying the right taxes in the right country?
If you have moved or are moving to Portugal, tax planning should be high on your priorities. Otherwise, you could easily end up paying more tax than necessary, or even
Portugalidade – Some suggestions for winter listening
With longer evenings and firesides beckoning, what better way to spend a few relaxing hours than listening, by candlelight, to Portuguese music; perhaps with a glass of wine and a
Flexpats, Slowmads, and … Nowmads
Today’s musings are brought to you, in part, by two men – one, some might say, a modern day master of the material, and hero to bon-viveurs; the other a
Tourists
Most of you who are reading this column right now in The Resident, the leading English-language newspaper in the Algarve, are, in fact, residents. (Hence the name, actually.) As such
A story of kefir and its culinary application
I have got a new friend; it is called SCOBY*. In Mexico, however, it is Bulgaros; in Northern Caucasus, Kumis; in Sweden, they call it Filmjölk; and in Finland, it
A Year in Monchique 2 – First impressions – July 2018
I believe the first days of living in a new country set the scene for what will come. Rather like first impressions when you meet another person, they stick with
It’s that time of the year and so yes – I am talking about Black Friday
Historically, Black Friday used to be more about “physical retail shopping”, rushing to the stores, whereas Cyber Monday (three days later) was where people purchased online. However, in recent years
BMW – Back on track
The BMW 1 Series was once the default choice for keen drivers and it seems the new one wants to take back that title once again When the 1 Series
Size matters – in beds
Are you navigating the world of bed sizes? Whether you have an American, European, UK, or South African bed, Linen-etc.com is here to help you find the perfect sheets. While










