It’s time to submit your income tax return in Portugal
The deadline for submitting income tax returns in Portugal is approaching on June 30. This marks the final date for declaring all income from the 2023 tax year, including pensions,
Wine-related weight loss
Stepping into Saint-Émilion, a charming medieval town in the heart of Bordeaux wine country in France, is like turning back the clock. Legend says a monk, whose name was
Orange vibes in the kitchen
One can hardly imagine a more generous fruit than an orange. Having taken a journey into its history a few issues ago (Portugal Resident, April 27, 2024), I felt equally
History’s most important weather forecast
Weather forecasts are crucial for various activities in our daily lives, including planning outdoor activities, agricultural operations, transportation, and more. For example, farmers need to know when to plough, sow,
The noble, humble donkey of Portugal
There’s something ridiculously lovable about donkeys. They just look awkward, like the goofy little brother of a handsome horse. For thousands of years, they were used as a beast of
Humanity or ideology?
Honestly, Americans are starting to worry me. I suspect recent events will create more of what I have referred to as ‘emotional refugees’ (to knowing nods) fleeing the other side
Ferrari – Selling dreams
Ferrari is the most profitable car manufacturer in the world. Why? Because it sells not cars, but dreams. And dreams can be very expensive. It was almost two weeks ago
Home and rental property bedding – what is the difference?
For home use, there is freedom to mix and match colours and textiles, with Linen-etc.com providing a variety of new throws, coloured bedding, and bedspreads. However, rental properties typically benefit
Environmental concerns at the new Lisbon airport
“The logistics of both air travel and cargo movements will continue to attract bitter criticism from environmentalists” In the years before the Covid-19 epidemic, the global movement of goods was
Outdoor games
When I was little, I was told to go and play outside till dinnertime. By my parents, that is. This confession itself should be enough to give away my age.