Hope for the best, plan for the worst, and…
OK, some realised, some didn’t. So let me clear that up now. My April 1 effort – ‘More Positivity in Portuguese Politics?’ (published online at portugalresident.com) – had some delighted
A Misty History of Roman Portugal – Part 2
Consolidation This is a consolidation of nine essays which were published during 2021 in English and in Portuguese by several national journals and on my page at Academia.edu. Throughout,
Food and Flight: History of the inflight dining – Part 3
It is not hard to imagine that the history of airplane food goes way back to the time when flying was invented and, as many things of that era, it
Portugal – The national wealth of mineral assets
Deep-sea mining and the lithium conundrum In an essay which was published in the Portugal Resident on March 13, 2024, I made a synopsis of the potential environmental damage and/or
After the rain: coping in a changing world
A few weeks ago, the winds picked up, the skies darkened, and the rain came. Not the usual light Algarve showers, but days of relentless downpour. Trees were torn from
The rise of boutique real estate in the Algarve
The Algarve’s real estate market has been booming in recent years, drawing buyers from across the globe with its stunning coastlines, sunny climate, and relaxed lifestyle. This demand has driven
Portugal Forward: Rita Guerra, calling out Hate Speech
Fear of others, often expressed through stigmatisation and stereotyping, and sometimes through physical violence, has existed throughout history. Today, however, purveyors of hate have anonymity to ‘hate at a distance’
Renault – Fit for the Riviera
Renault is going all in with the retro theme. The new 4 is coming while the new 5 is already here. I drove it. And liked it. It seems the
A Misty History of Roman Portugal – Part 1
Invasion and resistance This is a consolidation of nine essays which were published during 2021 in English and in Portuguese by several national journals and on my page at Academia.edu.
The Churches of Tavira – Part 1
The religious history of Tavira Although most towns and villages in the Middle Ages in Europe possessed only one church for every parish, in contrast to other Portuguese towns of