Villa rentals thrive as joint family holidays gain more popularity
Joint family holidays, where families come together for a shared vacation, are experiencing a notable resurgence in popularity. While this in no way is a new concept, it is seeing
Anxiety = Fear
Our hunter-gatherer ancestors of over 10,000 years ago had the exact same stress response system we have today. Our stress response system lives in the lowest and most basic part
How UK pensions are taxed in Portugal
When embarking on your retirement journey, it’s important to carefully review all the options for your pensions. Take the time to weigh the pros and cons of each option to
Asparagus – Spears of flavour
The asparagus season in Europe is relatively short, May-June. But when it arrives, chefs and food lovers make a special effort to consume the vegetable in abundance. Being remotely affiliated
Enjoy the moment in Portugal, anywhere and everywhere
I’ve written close to fifty articles for this, the Portugal Resident, and my challenge is never who or what to write about. More often than not, it’s what to not
To weed or not to weed?
By the end of May, we had to clear our large garden for the coming fire season. Out we went with the lathe, sheers, strimmer and lawn mower to cut
Survival strategies for the summer
As we enter the summer months with the prospect of the longest day coming up fast on June 21, we can observe how the change of seasons brings new colours
Gaza, Zion and the Knights Templar
Fresh from victories over the Muslim Moors at Santarém and Lisbon, Gualdim Pais – the brilliant young military strategist of King Afonso Henriques – decided in year 1152 to embark
Varicose veins and hot weather
With the arrival of summer and the heat, it is even more important to protect your legs. Caring for the arteriovenous circulation of the lower limbs should be a daily routine. However, with the arrival
The new ‘Simplex Urbanístico’
Decree-Law 10/2024, of January 8, is part of the “Simplex Urbanístico” (Simplex Urban Planning) and is made up of a set of 26 measures that aim to simplify, modernize and