And you thought Portuguese laws were mad!
Before I moved to the Algarve nearly 20 years ago, I got to understand quite a lot about the intricacies and sometimes the out and out stupidity of English law.
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. Fiscal Representative Question: I understand that I need
Twenty years of pampering and healing
This will come as a huge surprise to my sister Lara when I write that I really admire her for the way she has, over the last 20 years, established
Welcome to the new norm
As children of all ages in Portugal return to school, it is now very important for parents and school communities to support our learners with emotional and academic guidance as
Covid-19: a view from a small business
It is hard to believe that by this time last year we were all locked down and told to stay at home. I remember enjoying Algarvean spring walks with the
You are very lucky to still be alive!
Now, if you are like me – that is you are ever so very slightly just over the age of 37 or, in my case to be exact, 70 –
Turning sediments into art
Algarve biologist Sarita Camacho makes watercolours out of rocks and shells An Algarve marine biologist and artist is enjoying success bringing both those worlds together to turn rocks and shells
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: This endless pandemic has got me down.
Moving to a new country? Turn setbacks and homesickness into a superpower
Over the years that I’ve been working with internationals living abroad, I’ve discovered recurring patterns and specific issues that my clients face. Even though each person is unique and so
Screen time – what is acceptable in the multimedia age?
In a multimedia-based world, for many the recent pandemic drove education to be taught through remote screens for the entire school day and was, for the most part, the only