The role of music in health and rehabilitation
The history of modern music therapy has its roots in a very curious place: the military hospitals of the Second World War. Music was used in these hospitals to help
Guests embrace a unique ‘Indian Summer’ in the Algarve
The sun is beginning to set on an unforgettable and busy summer period for the Algarve’s villa rental space. With new audiences across the world turning their attention to this
UK premium bonds and British expatriates
It’s easy to hold onto what’s familiar, and Britons feel comfortable with premium bonds and ISAs. But besides the possibility of improving returns, once you leave the UK the tax
August is not my favorite month
After eight years residing in the Algarve and looking back to the end of summer, I have come to the conclusion that August is my least favorite month. I fully
Ready for the fall?
When I ask: “are you ready for the fall?”, I mean of course autumn, as (quite rightly in my view) the British reader may prefer to refer to it, and
Back to school
It’s that time of year again when school is looming and the summer holidays are drawing to an end. Going back to school after a long break is normally very
Mid back and thoracic pain
September is here with its very pleasant quieter and cooler days. Soon we will go through ups and downs in temperature which often leaves a lot of people suffering with
Mazda – What the world needs now
The car industry needs more cars like the petrol Mazda 3. It needs this level of engineering. And, mostly, it desperately needs cars this beautiful. Every time I drive a
Beyond porridge: the other side of cooking with oats
What would you answer if I would ask how you cook your oats? My guess is that the answer would entail making porridge or adding them to various bakes, like
Country living – Casas da Quinta de Cima
In a world where we are connected to devices all day, the ultimate luxury has to be time and space to switch off. Though it may be hard for many