Skip Bandele takes a trip down memory lane
The good old days As my 59th (!) birthday approaches (I don’t feel a day over 29 and a half) and I find myself in the 26th year here in
Ukrainian conflict – What do we tell our children?
This is a question that I have been asked many times in the last month with regard to the current Ukrainian conflict in Europe. Parents are concerned as to what
Women golfers who refuse to be defined by their disability
Achieving success on and beyond the course No: 1 || Tineke Loogman, The Netherlands Tineke Loogman is a fighter: someone who is unwilling to accept the status quo. She explains
Welcome! Tips for a smooth start in Portugal
Moving abroad is exciting and fun but be prepared! Having worked with internationals living abroad for over two decades, I’ve seen people make the move because they want to have
The amazing history of the UK capital
Once again this month, London Calling has returned to the ever-popular COLIN BAINBRIDGE for another batch of fascinating stories linked to the amazing history of the UK capital. Enjoy! Digging
Putin’s personality problems
COMMENT The bizarre behaviour of President Vladimir Putin continues to astound analysts across the Western World. It could be just the way this enigmatic narcissist wants it to be. Most
Spring cleaning
Next week clocks go forward and days will be longer. Spring will arrive and traditionally people are motivated to have a clear out and give their homes a thorough clean
The Seventh Age, sans eyes sans teeth, sans everything
In the literary marathon I set myself, there has to be a moment when the bell is rung and one re-enters the stadium. The Seventh Age is that moment. From
Developing kindness!
In our current worldwide situation, as we only now start to emerge from an unprecedented pandemic that will continue to impact all of our lives in the future, surely now
Atlantic therapy
With a privileged location spanning 200 kilometres of coast, the Algarve is the perfect place to take advantage of the therapeutic benefits of the Atlantic Ocean. From the Greek “thálassa”,










