Why stretching has become a part of my daily routine
I’ve been deeply involved in sports and regular gym workouts for most of my life, yet one crucial aspect of fitness that I consistently overlooked was stretching. Like many athletes,
Off Grid and Ignorant in Portugal: Opening time
We often wondered if it would ever happen, but four years after moving to Portugal, and two years after construction work started on our crazy off-grid eco-luxe lodge tourism project,
London Calling: September 2024
Capital of the world? On a train into London with his faithful dog, your columnist fell into conversation, dog-related at first, with a fellow passenger. Quickly detecting a French accent,
Off Grid and Ignorant in Portugal: Clearing skies
The death of DIY … and rise of the craft project Completing big building projects anywhere in the world increases the stress levels and can really wear you down –
Euthanasia – survival at the end of life
The film “The Room Next Door” deservedly received the Golden Lion award at this year’s Venice Film Festival for its portrayal of the painful observation by one woman (Julianne Moore)
Flavours of ‘escabeche’
On a hot summer day, a zingy vinegar-soaked ‘escabeche’ might be everything one needs to rustle up an impressive lunch or dinner. Often associated with Spain, this low-effort but high-reward
Getting pregnant at 50?
Traditionally, the concept of geriatric pregnancy referred exclusively to a pregnancy in a woman over 35 years of age. However, this reductive concept is outdated. If you are planning to
Life in Portugal: Am I itchy?
It’s been seven years, pretty much to the day, since I moved to Portugal with my wife Louisa and our two young children. Since then, and in this truly marvellous
The October 2024 Night Sky
Welcome to the October night sky. This month, we enter the autumn night sky. Overhead from a dark sky location, the Milky Way can be seen passing overhead. It is
2025 travel trends to help villa owners plan ahead
The summer season is behind us. However, in the travel sector, there is no such thing as summer blues. With guests still visiting the Algarve throughout autumn and winter, it’s