Off Grid and Ignorant in Portugal – Wine time: a new podcast series on the wines of Alentejo
We didn’t give up our jobs and move to the Alentejo just for the great wine, but since we arrived, wine has taken a central role. Portugal was the obvious
What is an ADHD coach?
An ADHD coach is a life coach, a trained professional, who is tailored to help, specifically, anyone who has ADHD. Coaching focuses on practical ways to problem solve within a
Solar energy for private residences in the Algarve
With its 300 days of sunshine per year, the Algarve is a privileged region for capturing solar energy. Many people do, at least for the warming up of their water
The June 2024 Night Sky
Welcome to the June night sky. This is the month of the Summer Solstice in the northern hemisphere; in the southern hemisphere, it is the Winter Solstice. It happens this
Portugal, The Summer Place
Whether you live here, or will be visiting Portugal later this year, it’s my pleasure this week to share the advice of one Colleen Showalter, she of Portugal The Place,
Sleep apnoea: a problem beyond sleep
In recent years, we have heard more and more about Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and the life-threatening risks involved for sufferers, yet very few people know much about it. Sleep Apnoea
Portugal’s National Anthem and its defiant message to the British
The relationship between England and Portugal dates all the way back to the Middle Ages, beginning with the Crusades and formalised over time through treaties and marriages. The historic partnership
Driving Miss Daisy
“April is the cruellest month, breeding lilacs out of dead land, mixing memory and desire, stirring dull roots with spring rain” – said T.S. Eliot in the opening lines of
UK tax update for British expatriates in Portugal
Following the UK spring budget in March and start of the new tax year in April, we look at changes and announcements that may affect British retirees in Portugal. Tax
Discover the benefits of listing your Algarve villa at any time of the year
As the summer peak season approaches in the Algarve, bookings are pouring in fast. With guest demand higher than before, it’s a great opportunity for villa owners to see great