New post-16 study opportunities for students at Nobel Almancil
Enrolment for the 2025/26 academic year is now open Nobel Algarve British International School in Almancil has announced two globally recognised post-16 study programmes launching in September 2025: the International
Ta Prohm: The Tomb Raider Temple
Growing up, Tomb Raider was my favourite game. You played as Lara Croft, an archaeologist who explored lost tombs and ancient ruins all over the world. She was like a
Portable Portuguese Music
In the halcyon days of salad summer picnics taken in meadows delicious with the scent of wild plants and hay, music was often provided by a wind-up gramophone. The very
Figueiró dos Vinhos
Just my sort of day; a late morning appointment to visit an abandoned textile factory that had just been listed for sale. I knew the location, it was hard to
Follow the green and red calçadas?
I feel the need to call a little time-out this week, in order to acknowledge and address the shifting sands of Portugal’s attractiveness to foreign investors, whether they be bringing
Cool music for hot summer nights
Eclectic, soothing and inspiring If you would like to refresh your slumbering need for music to soothe a fevered brow (be it low or high), you could do no better
This writing activity is not just for kids
Do you have a child or teen who enjoys reading and writing? Maybe they love crafting stories or don’t mind school writing assignments. You can nurture that creative streak with
Rebuilding yourself abroad: therapy, change, and the power of reinvention
There is something quietly powerful about choosing to start a new life in another country. Whether you moved to Portugal for the sunshine, a slower pace, work opportunities or simply
The ‘Extended Stay’ wave: A win for villa owners
The Algarve’s summer season might be in full swing, but smart villa owners are already looking ahead. September and the autumn months are no longer quiet periods. They’re fast becoming
Understand the relationship between obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease
Obesity is a complex chronic disease that is growing worldwide and affects approximately 1/3 of the adult population in Portugal. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is also highly prevalent, affecting approximately