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Piglet in Portugal
- The Algarve Is Buzzing But Are The Residents?When buying a permanent residence in the Algarve, it may be an idea to consider the following points and minor irritations of living in a popular tourist destination during the…Read more
- Grandma Lives In The ComputerWhen you move away from your family and friends to retire or work in another country your relocation plans were probably accompanied by a sense of adventure, and a desire…Read more
- Beach Pilates In PortugalThere are many different exercise classes here in the Algarve including yoga, zumba, and aerobics, so whatever possessed me to join a pilates class? I asked myself as I lay…Read more
- Feira da Sopa – Or A Great Excuse For A ‘Party’ In PortugalThere are so many food fairs and festivals held throughout the year across Portugal, you are spoilt for choice. The Portuguese "celebrate" all types of foods from sardines, sausages and…Read more
- Social IntegrationWhen you move to another country where English is not the first language or there are religious and cultural differences these may create barriers to full social integration.This does not…Read more
- How Will You Survive In Portugal Without English TV?As the Mayan calendar finishes one of its great cycles the end of the world, as we know it, is nigh. According to Wikipedia “A New Age interpretation of this…Read more
- “Framily” For Friends in NeedI’d never heard the term “Framily”, until recently when we encountered a problem and needed help.One morning our car without any pre warning refused to start. There was not even…Read more
- Some Like It Hot – But Not On Market Day In PortugalMarket day in Portugal is always an interesting and colourful experience. Regardless of whether a gypsy or flea market I'm always keen to find a bargain as I meander from…Read more
- Growing Fruit And Vegetables In My Urban GardenSince retiring, one of the time-luxuries I now enjoy is indulging in my passion to grow my own fruit and vegetables. I’ll never be self-sufficient due to the limited space…Read more
- The Mosquito OlympicsThe forthcoming Olympics in the UK made me wonder if there should be an event dedicated to the pursuit of mosquitoes. The physical dexterity required to hunt them down when…Read more