The Churches of Tavira – Part 3
To read from the start click here. The Religious Foundations The English use of the words mosteiro and convento show that a monastery is for men and a convent is for women, but the
A Year in Monchique 2 – Guilty pleasures – February 2019
Whenever I return to the UK, I often get asked the same question: “What do you miss about not living here?” My response is always immediate: “I miss my family,
Returning to UK: the importance of timing and strategic planning
We usually encourage relocating to Portugal, as we know first-hand the benefits of living here, but understand there are many reasons why you may be considering returning to the UK.
I was wrong about AI. And right.
A few weeks ago, I took on AI (Artificial Intelligence), and I think I won. In my ‘Munson versus AI’ rumble in the migration jungle article for this very publication,
The weed that has become a time bomb
The range now available via the internet and some pharmacies is colossal Times they are a changin’, warbled Bob Dylan in 1964 with a joint hanging from his pouty lips;
Rural fires – prevention begins with each one of us
Over 98% of rural fires have a human cause, and much of this is through negligence. It is therefore incumbent upon all of us to ensure we avoid any act
Village and pub life – Part 1
About a month ago, I was in my local small grocery store resupplying my weekly cash of wine and other goodies. The store had recently changed hands. For over a
A story of mezcal – Part 2
Each maestro mezcalero adheres to his/her unique style of producing mezcal, but the process must include at least the following four steps: cooking, milling, fermentation, and distillation. The level of
A Misty History of Roman Portugal – Part 9
The spread of Christian Judaism Jews in their traditional roles as traders, money lenders, tax collectors and advisors to the ruling class had been present for at least six centuries
Rolls-Royce – A diamond on wheels
Driving a Rolls-Royce is not like driving any other car on the planet. They are something else. Like Tina would say: simply the best. I remember sitting at a kind