2010-2011 Influenza vaccine – guidlines for children
By Dra Joanna Karamon features@algarveresident.com Dr Joanna Karamon is a General Practitioner and is Assistant Director of Luzdoc International Medical Service in Praia da Luz, Lagos. Flu is more dangerous
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
Taxi driver refuses to take naked woman home
Police in Louisiana, US, reported that a woman stripped in the back seat of a cab, demanded the driver to take her to her home state of Michigan and when
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wheat shortage puts pressure on food prices
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

