Exploring Spain’s ancient cultural heritage in Extremadura
By CHRIS GRAEME chris.graeme@algarveresident.com ‘Travel’ is written by freelance journalist and photographer, Chris Graeme, who lives in Lisbon and enjoys subjects such as world economics and politics. Just across the
Protecting your money from fraud
By DAVID FRANKS features@algarveresident.com David Franks is an accomplished and experienced practitioner in both UK and overseas taxation. He lectures widely on taxation issues, in particular in relation to investment
Unpublished author puts book on Twitter
An American author who has yet to find a publisher for his book has come up with a novel idea to publish the book himself. Matt Stewart from San Francisco
Schoolgirl catches 9ft monster fish
A schoolgirl was almost pulled into the sea when she was out fishing and caught a fish that was more than twice the size of her. Jessica Wanstall, who is
Throwing money away
A drunken Briton celebrated a large inheritance by trying to give it away to strangers at a Spanish airport. The unidentified man was dressed shabbily as he handed out travelers’
Isle of Man automatically exchanges bank account information
By DAVID FRANKS features@algarveresident.com David Franks is an accomplished and experienced practitioner in both UK and overseas taxation. He lectures widely on taxation issues, in particular in relation to investment
Police chase stolen tractor for 40 minutes
A drunken German man stole a tractor after a night out and was then chased by police for more than 40 minutes. Six police cars trailed the slow moving vehicle
Crossing turtles cause havoc on JFK runway
A runway was closed at JFK airport after 78 terrapin turtles made their slow way across the runway. The runway, which leads out to a bay, had to be closed
The beauty of the north
By PAULO SILVESTRE features@algarveresident.com In this travel feature, Paulo Silvestre takes readers on a guided tour of the best places to visit in Portugal. Paulo provides inside information and useful
The stress of the Portuguese import system
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