London Calling
London Calling hopes you have enjoyed some of the guest columns in recent months. With the capital slowly returning to a new kind of normal, our column will feature a
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: Must I attend church in order to
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. Document extensions Question: I am confused now as
Are you an international living abroad?
A new country often brings about new challenges; learning a new language, adapting to a new culture, and finding your way, while having your safety-net in another country can be
Becoming earth friendly
It was perhaps surprising for many people how much press coverage and educational curriculum time has been given over to both the understanding and awareness of International Earth Day, which
A very good time to be a resident
Right now is a very good time to be an Algarve resident. Especially if you’re over 65 and have received at least one dose of the vaccine, your situation is
Being mindful
Mindfulness has become an accepted concept of everyday 21st century life, and many schools and progressive industries have publicised its inclusion in their curricula and working practices. However, it is
The pressures on press freedom
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres promotes World Press Freedom Day annually on May 3 to raise awareness of the fundamental importance of press freedom and remind governments of their
The Seven Ages of Man … The Schoolboy
Shakespeare’s schoolboy, circa 1600, “with his satchel. And shining morning face, creeping like snail. Unwillingly to school”; William Blake’s schoolboy, 1758, “but to go to school on a summer morn,
It’s not all about tennis in SW19!
Leafy Wimbledon in South West London is home to your columnist but is, of course, most famous for the annual All England Lawn Tennis Championships. But there is a lot