“Portugal is a popular destination for expats as well as tourists, with communities dotted throughout the country, most notably the Algarve. The favourable weather and excellent cuisine make it easy to see why, too. But once expats relocate here they can be subjected to life-changing experiences and learn valuable lessons from their Portuguese neighbours.” Jamie Waddell gives us the insights of three English-speaking expats who made the move to Portugal.
The UK Government’s Spending Review gives cold comfort to many Europe-based British pensioners.
Pic of the Week – 30 April 2007 by Manuel Silva © 2004 All images are digitally watermarked – please don’t infringe copyright! A tram stands…
I love Christmas, always have done. I’m not a practising Christian (don’t hold that against me) but I just love the build up, the colours –…
Celebrating Halloween, as we know it, here in Portugal is a relatively new social phenomenon. Witches and ghouls galore, kids’ parties, commercial tra la la. This…
[Editor’s note: in our latest opt-in email newsletter, we asked people to comment on weddings around the world. We received the contribution below from Jayne.] My…