Early to bed
One would think that, by now, we would have established some kind of mature, mutually respectful relationship. My alarm clock and I, that is. Like two elderly neighbours nodding politely
2025 and beyond. A reality check
As the year known as 2025 draws to a close, it’s probably not a bad time to have a look at where we’ve got to, and in what condition we
London Calling – December 2025
Deck the Halls…! ‘Christmas comes but once a year’… Whilst this remains true of course, ‘once’ has become longer and longer over the years! It does seem that following the
News Review: Portuguese Success, Chinese Laundering & Grumbling Americans
In this episode, our fourth, Natasha discusses her three news picks of the week including her considered response to Portugal’s very recent ‘top economy’ award, praise for the nation’s PJ
Everybody in the world calls it football, except Americans, who call an entirely different sport “football”
In terms of sports in particular, people from the good ol’ U.S. of A. follow two sports that are very popular in North America, but are not well known or
A meditation on the art of doing nothing
Entering one’s 93rd year is no great cause for celebration. It is just two years since day one of my tenth decade and eight years from its exit. Yet, it
Creator of the phrase ‘The Golden Triangle’ – Interview with Fred Phillips
Our guest today is Fred Phillips, who came to pre-Revolution Portugal in the 1970s as a holiday-maker, and ultimately stayed to become a husband, father and founder of a notable
Where would the Portuguese (not) emigrate?
And for those choosing Portugal for retirement or economic advantage, the fact that we do so will most likely be a known and not unusual tactic in our country of
News Review: Marcelo, general strike, poverty and social issues
In this episode, our third, Natasha discusses her three news picks of the week including a heartfelt tribute to the outgoing President, acknowledging the good he has brought to his two-term tenure
Valley of the Stars – Interview with Alastair Leithead
Our guest today is Resident Columnist Alastair Leithead who describes himself as a “Portugal trainee, freelance journalist & co-luxe entrepreneur”. After many years as a BBC foreign correspondent, Alastair Leithead