Wine – Gaining ground
From the Alentejo to the Douro, David Baverstock is leading WineStone’s team of young and ambitious winemakers Never before has Portugal been so popular, and that inevitably includes its booming
Dona Maria Amélia, the last Queen Consort of Portugal
Over its eight centuries of monarchy, Portugal enjoyed the services of four French royal consorts, the last of whom was Amélia de Orleães. Her experience was perhaps the unhappiest of
How many expats does it take to change a lightbulb?
Last week, I shared a few ideas about what we can do should boredom ever darken our door, perhaps the blue or yellow-framed door of our new home in Portugal.
Earthquakes – How prepared are we?
The earthquake that occurred in Portugal in the early hours of Monday, August 25 was the 10th largest since the 16th century and was followed by nine aftershocks, which were
Quinta do Tempo – A timeless retreat
Amidst the hills of Serra de Monchique, a couple’s passion for heritage and hospitality transforms an ancient estate into a sanctuary for the soul Settled high in the Algarve, overlooking
When you retire to Portugal
I see Portugal has scooped yet another top-three position in one of those ‘best place to retire’ polls. Should you be on your way here as a result of that
Anti-aging medicine. Preventive medicine
HPA Health Group, in partnership with Longevity Wellness Worldwide, has had a unique and differentiated project since June 2020 that combines hospitality with health and wellness: the Longevity Health &
Nano-bio-ecology. Mighty mites to our rescue
Omnivorous bacteria are abundant throughout our environment either naturally, such as those inside us, or synthesized in laboratories to perform specific tasks. Scientists at Edinburgh University have now perfected a
Portugal – Heritage property designed for modern life
Observers snipe that the increase in US citizens relocating to Portugal is a ‘mass migration’. In reality, the numbers have been low but now are rising as the decision to
An American in Portugal
A New England couple finds a home in the Algarve Ouch! The story you are about to read began with a hard fall on an icy sidewalk. New England’s long