Tag Archives: Sunshine

A is for the Algarve

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

  “In August most of Europe goes on holiday” Tony Visconti  Sometimes it feels like every day is an August day in the Algarve! In the start of this new series of articles ‘my personal A ~ Z of Portugal’ … Continue reading →

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The 12 days of Christmas – Portuguese style

Posted on December 23, 2011 by

“Christmas is taken very seriously in this household. I believe in Father Christmas, and there’s no way I’d do anything to undermine that belief” Carol Ann Duffy. We are often asked what Christmas in Portugal is like – and in … Continue reading →

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Top 10′s in the first 2 months

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

“Everything we possess that is not necessary for life or happiness becomes a burden, and scarcely a day passes that we do not add to it” Robert Brault Less than three months ago I would have been classed as an … Continue reading →

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So why Portugal?

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

“I dislike feeling at home when I am abroad”. George Bernard Shaw  We are often asked ‘Why Portugal?’ which is a difficult question to answer, as it is far less about economics or climate than it is a heartfelt journey … Continue reading →

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Sunshine in my soul

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

“Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you” Walt Whitman The latest headline in our local paper reads ‘Hottest May since records began’ – Last month was the hottest May in continental Portugal since … Continue reading →

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