Eco-friendly landscaping

by Clive Goodacre features@algarveresident.com Clive Goodacre has over 30 years practical gardening experience in the UK and Portugal including running a garden centre, landscaping, and contributing monthly features on gardening

October 28, 2010by shareitIn

Big cat

A cat in Reno, US, has broken the Guinness world record for world’s longest domestic cat. The Reno Gazette-Journal reported that a five-year-old Maine Coon named Stewie was certified as

October 28, 2010by shareitIn

When the words won’t come out

By Rachel Shepherd features@algarveresident.com Inspired by her seven-year-old daughter Francesca, a special needs child, Algarve resident Rachel Shepherd has set up a website to promote businesses and amenities in the

October 28, 2010by shareitIn

Grumpy over 50s

A survey has shown that 52 is the age at which British people start to become officially grumpy. A poll of 2,000 British people, carried out by cable television channel

October 21, 2010by shareitIn

G’bye mate

The landlord of the Australian pub that featured in the 1980s hit movie Crocodile Dundee is selling it to take a break from working at the tourist attraction. The Walkabout

October 21, 2010by shareitIn

Using dividends to generate income

By BILL BLEVINS features@algarveresident.com Bill Blevins is the Managing Director of Blevins Franks. He has specialised in expatriate investment and tax planning for over 35 years. He has written books

October 21, 2010by shareitIn

Land of fire and falling water

By Nigel Wright features@algarveresident.com Nigel Wright, and his wife Sue, moved to Portugal five years ago and live in the countryside near Paderne with their three dogs. They lived and

October 14, 2010by shareitIn

Awards for Dunas Douradas Beach Club

The awards, which are presented in association with Bloomberg Television, were announced during a gala dinner held at the Park Lane Hotel in London on September 24. The Dunas Douradas

October 14, 2010by shareitIn