More qualified young Portuguese leaving country for “better living conditions”
Exodus increasing over last three years In spite of all the government policy announcements designed to ‘encourage qualified young people to stay in this country’, the opposite is happening –
Portuguese “most afraid of use of nuclear weapons/ third world war, etc.”
European opinion poll shows how tuned in countries are to changing times An opinion poll conducted in 12 European countries shows that the Portuguese – habitually seen as tolerant people
Did you know…Nature’s hidden patterns
In a recent impulsive crafting moment, I decided I needed some dried flowers. I had read that you could speed-dry them in the microwave in just 20 seconds, rather than
Living in Portugal and still using UK-based financial advisers? Four things to consider
Once you’ve moved to Portugal, continuing to use the services of UK-based financial advisers may present challenges and result in outdated, incomplete or unsuitable advice. Using a professional financial adviser
London Calling – June 2025
Something old, something new West Kensington was famous for two enormous exhibition centres. Earls Court, which was finally demolished in 2017 after a bid to save it by then Mayor
Proverbial tales
Let us get one thing straight – no matter where you are on this planet – Lisbon, Langfang, London, or lounging in your own living room – someone is about
Ostrich or meerkat?
Okay, I may have had my tongue in my cheek last week when I spoke of our dear homeland and its baked-in bureaucracy pushing back against Artificial Intelligence and ultimately
Sharing the knowledge – dry gardens for all!
A new series of training courses for making beautiful and sustainable gardens was launched in early 2025. The Mediterranean Gardening Association for Portugal (MGAP) has many members based in the
Your body’s systems and health psychology
What do your body’s systems have to do with chronic stress and health psychology? Well, a lot. However, before I delve into them, it’s probably a good idea to give
Blazing heritage: the fiery soul of Mexican chillies – Part 1
They are red, green, orange and yellow. They can be fresh, dried, ground, powdered, pickled or sauced. They can tickle you gently or turn the heat so high and so