Algarve for everyone

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

September 23, 2010by shareitIn

Offshore bonds for the UK expat

by John Westwood features@algarveresident.com John Westwood is the Managing Director of Blacktower Financial Management Group. Offshore bonds have been hugely successful, particularly in the UK where they are often chosen

September 23, 2010by shareitIn

The Reuben Factor

By Sheila Mulvenney features@algarveresident.com British resident Sheila Mulvenney owns a home in the Algarve. She and her partner Dave spent a lovely Easter break in the region and were due

September 23, 2010by shareitIn

Jesus image in telephone pole

An image of Jesus Christ on the cross has been seen in a telephone pole covered in vines next to a motorway in Louisiana, US. The resemblance was reported by

September 16, 2010by shareitIn

Korea, the land of the four seasons

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

September 16, 2010by shareitIn

Swimmer drowns after tweet

Luxury car maker Jaguar has cut its sponsorship of Australia swimmer Stephanie Rice, a triple Olympic gold medallist, after she sent a tweet using an anti-gay slur. Stephanie Rice tweeted

September 16, 2010by shareitIn

Eating alfresco, Swiss style

By David Lewis features@algarveresident.com David Lewis lives in Praia da Luz with his wife Shirley, and two children, Ollie and Fraser. Having spent more than 25 years in the City

September 16, 2010by shareitIn