Picanha, a love that can’t (can) be explained!
Crossing the line or dividing opinions might certainly be an outcome of this conversation but let me assure you that my intention is purely driven by a desire to understand
‘Roll’ up! For the greatest showdown on earth
Dare we foreigners speak up on a matter of national importance in these politically-charged times? Is this a good time to put our heads above the cultural parapet and venture
Faking it
She was at a friend’s barbecue in July – sunlight, Ottolenghi salad, 90s tunes looping from a speaker, laughter floating all around. She smiled, joined in, even reached for crisps
Taycan Cross Turismo – Cool vibes
I don’t long to drive many electric cars, but ever since Porsche showed the Cross Turismo that I had a secret yearning to sit behind the wheel of one for
The Churches of Tavira – Part 5
To read from the start click here. At the beginning of the 1600s, the only major town in the Algarve which did not have a Capuchin presence was Tavira. This
A Year in Monchique 2 – The visitors – April 2019
Despite this wisdom, I had always chosen to live alone. I made that decision many years ago, as my career consumed my time, energy, and everything in between. Living alone
London Calling – August 2025
Join the Kew Kew Gardens is in South West London and proudly boasts that it is the largest UNESCO World Heritage Site in the UK capital. Out of interest, the
Does ‘saudade’ sell Portugal short?
We might even call it the country’s foremost intangible export, after the more concrete cultural emblems of pastéis de nata, port wine and Cristiano Ronaldo have been enjoyed and consumed.
Dangerous wells – Do you have land with wells?
Many wells are in a state of disrepair and, as the picture shows, can be a death trap, especially for small children and animals. A shocking statistic is that, in
The semitic bond of music between Jew and Arab
At the turn of the century, Argentinian-Israeli conductor Daniel Barenboim and US-Palestinian academic Edward Said received acclaim for the founding of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra. This action brought together musicians