London Calling – Bats in the Belfry – Bela Lugosi in London
London Calling has once again called on our friend COLIN BAINBRIDGE for this month’s selection of unusual tales from the UK capital. By 1950, Bela Lugosi, the star of countless
The Portuguese Polyphony – an introduction to the allure of Fado
In 2011, UNESCO declared the musical genre as being an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Scene 1: Mid-20th century Lisbon, city of intrigue and espionage. A candle-lit, smoke-filled cellar bar
Country dreams with a tourist income
Testing a different business model to Rural Properties’ standard ‘buy, renovate and sell’, a derelict cottage was selected for development as a short-term rental property due to its location near
Madeira Wine – The naming convention – Part 2
Choosing a Madeira wine by reading the label can be challenging, but here are a few pointers that can help navigate that. Firstly, there are two distinct categories of Madeira
Mercedes – World-class
A definite winner from Mercedes, the new All-Terrain is arguably the most complete car on the market. And it looks better than ever. What I want to say about the
Portugal’s ‘Vida Boa’ – It’s not about the money, it‘s about the mindset
The Italians have their Dolce Vita, the French La Vie En Rose. Even us funny old Brits have an occasional sense of overwhelming joy and deep contentment that lifts us
These boots are made for walking and walking’s what they’ll do
There are plenty of rules. One of the rules is even in the name of the sport – Walking Football. This implies that running is prohibited and, in fact, anything
Depression
Depression affects all of us at some point in our lives, adults, adolescents and children, so it’s important we learn about it. Ranging from mild, moderate and severe bouts, depression
What is a furry?
The latest headlining breaking news around the world is how children in UK schools from a relatively young age are identifying as furry animals and insist on being referred to
Growing old in Portugal
If you have retired in Portugal, God willing (or to whomever you turn when the chips are down, or maybe thank when the chips are in plentiful supply), you’ll be