Re: Children on holiday illegally exposed to the trauma and torture of bullfights
Though I agree that bulls are subjected to unnecessary violence in ‘touradas’, let’s try to remain unbiased concerning some issues. In particular (just to mention two of them): – “The
Portugal, don’t miss this chance!
Dear Editor, When I changed planes in Kuwait, I saw a glossy magazine introducing England on the airport. It spoke about the common past between Arabs and England, advertised holidays
London Blues
I was a big fan of Rik Mayall who sadly died last week at the age of just 56. I was 18 when the Young Ones came out and then
Filmon TV
Dear Editor, In the past few weeks I have listened to expats telling me that Filmon TV will be closing down, as well as traders (cowboys) saying the same and
Letter to a thief
Dear person who removed my purse from my handbag last Sunday when we were both in Jumbo Lagoa. I want you to know that I forgive you for leaving me
Driving in Portugal
Dear Editor, I am intrigued – I have driven, virtually daily, various types of motor vehicles all over the world, in Africa, India, Egypt, USA and Australia, and most of
Innocent until proven guilty?
Dear Editor, The president of Safe Communities Algarve, himself a retired police officer of many years standing, states that the couple from Northern Ireland, arrested for their alleged drunken behaviour
The problem of drunken tourists
Dear Editor, The incident in a hotel in Albufeira last week involving child neglect and drunken British parents once again highlights the problem of extreme drunkenness by some tourists on
Shocking cancer patient story
Dear Editor, I was shocked to read your report on the cancer patient who was left for five hours on church steps with nowhere to go after being discharged from
Re: Portugal is best European country
Dear Editor, Despite being an experienced travel aficionado from the US, I must admit the opportunity to visit Portugal had never really come up. But when I heard that it

