Gentle guidance
Last night I bid goodbye to our daughter at the airport. Both of us hid our tearful eyes from each other as her much-cherished, two-week vacation came to an end,
London Calling – March 2025
There are some interesting new plans on the table… A bridge too far Hammersmith Bridge, way out in west London, is perhaps one of the most beautiful Thames crossings but
Did you know … Calçada Portuguesa
In almost every village, town and city in Portugal, you will find sections of the unique traditional Calçada Portuguesa pavement made up of black and white decorative cobblestones. This masonry
Visiting your chiropractor for the first time
Going to the chiropractor for the first time may bring a few questions. You probably do not know exactly the method that he or she will use to help you.
Top 10 gardening design tips for small spaces
Although many Algarve homes have large areas of garden and land surrounding buildings, there are also some lovely small spaces for us to garden. Courtyards, large terraces and spaces created
The Empire of the Crypto States of America
Trump announced the creation of a reserve of Bitcoin and other digital currencies This is a postscript to my essay “The Humpty Dumpty Emperors” which was published in the Resident
Mastering Portuguese: The key to authentic communication
In an era of digital learning, many individuals turn to language apps and recorded lessons for convenience. However, true proficiency in a language is best achieved through direct, face-to-face interaction,
Nobel Algarve British International School – Shaping the world of tomorrow
Founded in 1972 in Lagoa, central Algarve, Nobel Algarve British International School has long been regarded as Southern Portugal’s premier international school. The school joined Globeducate in 2019 – one
International education – selecting an international school
As a Head of School for over 20 years, and now an Educational Consultant helping parents select schools abroad with a focus in Portugal, I thought that it would be
Two unique schools in the Algarve
Aljezur International School, which offers international secondary education, and Barlavento International Primary School, near Lagos, are thriving and happy hubs of learning. The proud owners and directors of these unique