Peaceful Portugal begins with us?
Whilst this country occupies an enviable position – seventh out of 163 – within the ‘Global Peace Index’, this year’s general report makes for some grizzly reading, declaring that “the
The dining scene in Santa Bárbara de Nexe is making a comeback
There for a while, the fine-dining scene in Santa Bárbara de Nexe looked bleak. For years, the village in the hills overlooking Faro Airport had two or three nice to
The August 2024 Night Sky
Welcome to the August night sky. This is the month of the famous Perseids meteor shower. This is one of the year’s best known meteor showers, and the radiant is
Defence mechanisms – part 1
How we behave, what we believe, how we see ourselves and others determines the quality of our health and wellbeing and shapes our reality. How we cope with events, situations
Planning a tax-efficient return to the UK
While Portugal has so much to offer Britons living here, for some expatriates there comes a time when they want or need to return to the UK. An easy mistake
Salt of the sea, the story of anchovies
On a recent trip to Rome, I was asked about an Italian food that I would take to a desert island. What a loaded question, right? The beauty and the
It sounded so good, I moved here!
You might remember an American chap by the name of Victor Kiam, who – so impressed by his wife’s gift of a Remington electric shaver – decided he’d buy its
Balangandãs
I love unique things and, therefore, I am always on the lookout at boot fairs and charity shops for anything that is unusual. The stranger the item, the more I
Giving a voice to guests to consistently improve villa rental strategies
In a desirable location like the Algarve, standing out is more crucial than ever. Tourists are doing their research when it comes to their next getaway. Not only do they
Gardening – Pathways to heaven
Now that the long hot days of summer are with us, it is time to plan for the new gardening year. New gardens and new planted areas can be considered,