Sasurji turns 90
It is an equivalent of the Portuguese ‘Sogro’. The suffix ‘ji’ added here, however, is crucial, because it conveys respect, obligation, and the understanding that these are men whose personalities
News Review: Kristin, Leonardo & now Marta, Portugal’s pounding not over yet
In this episode, Natasha Donn and Carl Munson take a look at the headlines that highlight the continuing challenge for Portugal, as storms Kristin and Leonardo are followed by Marta,
Earth, Fire and Water 3.2 – the outlook for year 2026
Whether or not there is truth in the conjectures that Mother Nature is sending waves of storm-clouds in savage retaliation for human incivility, we can be sure that the weather
Intention for integration – Interview with Miguel Franco
Our guest today is Miguel Franco, creator of ‘High Flow CEO‘, who has just arrived in Portugal, from Brazil, via a 45-year detour in the US. A visionary mentor, transformational
How well are we prepared for winter storms?
Kristin has resulted in at least 10 deaths and around 12,000 severe weather-related incidents registered by the Civil Protection Authority – mainly as a result of extreme winds, with gusts
Pourquoi Portugal?
I used to think that those who holidayed in the same place year after year had no imagination. I could never understand those who went to Florida every year when
Starting the year right: Lessons from January
The idea of making resolutions at the start of the year isn’t new. Nearly 4,000 years ago, the ancient Babylonians marked the new year with a festival during which people
London Calling – January 2026
Camden’s legendary pubs still whisper their secrets I recently had the pleasure of taking a stroll around Camden Town, located in the London Borough of Camden. Famous for its vibrant
What we hold onto defines us
Like me, you may well be making a new life here in Portugal. And in the process of ‘upping sticks’, you may have had to streamline your belongings, bringing only
News Review: Storm Kristin Special
On The Resident Podcast this morning, host Carl Munson and journalist Natasha Donn took listeners through the latest on Storm Kristin’s effects in Portugal, highlighting the severe weather, infrastructure damage