London Calling
The show must go on The entertainment industry in the UK has been amongst the hardest hit by the Coronavirus crisis and is struggling to escape the ongoing clutches of
Bonfires
Ask Afpop In this new monthly column, afpop, Portugal’s largest foreign residents’ association, aims to answer some of the most frequently-asked questions by members. Question: I have garden waste to
The sounds of autumn
In writing this series of articles during lockdown, I have come to understand the pure companionship of poetry. Poems one has loved and known through a lifetime are trusted friends
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 do spirituality and politics have to
Quarantine
Dear Editor, We passed through Faro airport on Saturday afternoon and were delighted at the lack of queues, efficient passport control area and the clear Covid-19 hygiene regime. Chaos is
Not your usual August … “Tourists, please come back!”
August in Portugal is traditionally a holiday month, like elsewhere in southern Europe. In normal times, foreign tourists flock to Lisbon, Cascais, Porto, the Algarve, Madeira and the Azores and
US Expats: travelling with your pet
Are you planning to fly with your pet to Portugal? TAP and some other airlines welcome dogs to travel in the cabin or the hold, as long as the owner
So, what don’t you like about Portugal?
Recently on one of those chatty social media sites (you know the ones where different potential expats, and some already here, ask the same questions over and over again and
Going short: the ins and outs
What are the options if you expect a decrease? Most investors buy shares with the expectation that they will increase in value: the simple ‘buy and hold strategy’. If you
Beaches – how do I know if they’re full?
Ask Afpop In this monthly column, afpop, Portugal’s largest foreign residents’ association, aims to answer some of the most frequently-asked questions by members. Question: I know that occupancy levels on