Emerging markets lead the world in global economic recovery
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
Stretching makes us feel better
By CAROLYN EVAN-WATKINS features@algarveresident.com Carolyn Evan-Watkins is a sports, fitness and Pilates instructor with more than 15 years experience. She is a lecturer, teaching and assessing instructors in health and
Beastly bird attacks villagers
Residents of a North Yorkshire village in the UK have been terrorised by a vicious pheasant that lies in wait for children to get off the school bus before chasing
Super tomatoes
A genetically modified super tomato has been created by scientists in India who claim that it can stay fresh for up to one month after normal ones would have rotted
How to pack for a mini-break
By LIZ GRIFFITHS features@algarveresident.com Liz Griffiths recently moved to the Algarve, after finishing her degree in Journalism and Editorial Design in the UK. She joined the Algarve Resident to assist
Talk to the pension experts
By JOHN WESTWOOD info@blacktowerfm.com John Westwood is the Managing Director of Blacktower Financial Management Group A development in the world of pensions for many expatriates is described as a pension revolution.
Camels worth millions
An Emirati splashed around five million euros on purchasing three camels during an auction at a renowned festival in the desert near Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, earlier this month.
Mechanical traumas and an over-indulged pig
By PAUL MCKAY features@algarveresident.com Teacher, Paul McKay, left London to live a self-sufficient existence in the Monchique hills with his partner Martyn. He keeps an assortment of animals and grows
Defending the indefensible
By MIKE JOHNSON features@algarveresident.com Mike Johnson is a freelance journalist who worked in the Algarve for more than 20 years. He now lives in Plymouth in the UK and comments
Weigh up the benefits of an offshore trust
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