An ideal country, Portugal, and time, now, for road trips
Portugal has placed “número um” on yet another one of those lists posted on the internet by people who seem to know what they’re talking about. This time it was
I think we now need a new dictionary
When I was growing up in South London way back in the 1950s and 1960s, my school insisted that because I was studying English Language and English Literature for my
Back to school
It is that time of the year again! After two unprecedented years with our children restricted by the worldwide pandemic, one would definitely expect all parents and children to be
How exposed are our constantly connected children?
As we head into the halfway point of summer, our children have been drilled about overexposure to the sun. What about their exposure to media? A recent survey of teens
The internet – is it good or bad?
In a previous article in this esteemed publication, I mentioned that I had grown up in the 1950s and 1960s and, as such, we had no internet and, therefore, no
‘Women On The Edge’ are here to stay
There are many reasons to move abroad. As a life coach, I’ve noticed that amongst the group of newcomers are many women who didn’t move to retire, or for economic
The importance of outstanding teachers in our children’s lives
As the head of an international school, I am asked constantly what makes a school, or indeed our school, unique – I always answer in the same honest way. It
It’s a long and winding road from Panama to Portugal
My lovely wife, 76, and I, 75, recently had dinner with our friends Lesley, 51, and Ash, 57, who had just moved to the Algarve from Wales. Really a rather
Ask Afpop – EU Digital COVID Certificate
In this new monthly column, afpop, Portugal’s largest foreign residents’ association, aims to answer some of the most frequently-asked questions by members. EU Digital COVID Certificate Question: I have had
Spiritual but not religious
Our monthly feature seeks to offer open-minded, clarifying, and meaningful responses to readers’ questions about spirituality. Send your questions to The Resident. Q: What’s next? Dear readers, I have been