Get on course
Learning holidays offer adventure travel for both body and mind If you usually come home from holiday with nothing more than a great tan, why not consider returning with something
PDM Travel Special
The big chill IF YOU’RE feeling the heat and crave a break in a cool place, fear not, at PDM we know of plenty of destinations where there’s a distinctly
The summer recess – By PAUL MCKAY
Tuesday July 11 One of the joys of moving away from your home town, and even more so your home country, is that you are constantly discovering something new; new
Portuguese prefer Lidl
A STUDY carried out by Marktest has revealed that for the first time in three years, the Portuguese prefer to shop in supermarkets rather than hypermarkets. The percentage of customers
Summer potpourri – By Dr. THOMAS KAISER MD
Dear Reader, I WOULD like to give you an update about various things, a summer potpourri if you like. Cotton buds Many of you may have been told that you
How to build a home gym! – By João Cabral
SO FAR this year, you have learnt how to develop various muscle groups and how to benefit from cardiovascular training. Now, I’ll show you the pros and cons of a
All wrapped up – By JOHN WESTWOOD
OFFSHORE BONDS, or “wrappers”, as they are more commonly known nowadays, have been around for a long time. However, their importance in financial planning, especially for expatriates, has never been
PHILIPPINES
Volcano set to erupt The authorities have ordered the evacuation of thousands of people living near the Mount Mayon Volcano, in the centre of the country. The area is on
ETHIOPIA
Hundreds missing after flood Rescuers have been digging through mud and debris, in search of at least 300 people, after the Dechatu river flooded late last week. Water swept through
Short breaks
HERE AT PDM, we know that not everyone has time to take the traditional two-week holiday, but the good news is that a well-planned short break can recharge your batteries

