Scones
I am writing this as I am setting off for a three-week Scottish Highlands adventure. I am looking forward to its culture, the lochs, the castles, nature, and definitely its
MG – Common sense vs Nonsense
MG is becoming a real player in the electric car market in Europe. But there are some new, unforeseen, challenges ahead. I remember seeing the MG TF on the road
What you should know about prostate cancer
All men are at risk for prostate cancer and the most common risk factor is age. Some men are at increased risk for prostate cancer. You are at increased risk for
London Calling – July 2024
A lot of hot air The good old British weather notoriously affects many of London’s sporting and recreational events. The tennis at Wimbledon just about kept to schedule this year
History of beer in Portugal: Imperial vs Fino
For around 2.5 million years, humans sustained themselves by gathering plants and hunting animals that lived and bred in the wild. However, all that changed around 10,000 years ago when
Brows right
The first tongue twister word that one comes across while learning Portuguese is ‘sobrancelhas’, the term used to describe one’s eyebrows. It does not have much in common with eyes
Inland Portugal – life on your own terms
What lies behind the increasing coverage of the idyllic lifestyle, reasonably priced properties and low cost of living in Portugal’s inland areas? Firstly, let’s be honest – for many considering
Your i-DOC will see you now …
A few weeks ago, I was “forced” by circumstances to get a new laptop, and while setting up this new contraption, I started to be bombarded with options to integrate
Off Grid and Ignorant in Portugal – Gaining perspective: Pushing an un-pushable process
Perspective is always better drawn from a distance and my opportunity to see the bigger picture came on a plane in the skies over Africa. Another sleepless night, but this
Stay cool in bed
In a world where some people meticulously make their beds every day, and others leave them as they are, embracing a bedtime routine can significantly impact your sleep quality and










