Author Archives: Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

A Covid-safe Carnaval

We have created a Covid-safe Carnaval for you to enjoy this year. Continue reading

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Top 20 Blogs Award

We are delighted that we have won an award and we are featured in the ‘Top 20 Blogs from UK Expats’ on the MoneyTransfers.com website. Continue reading

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Our February Newsletter

The February edition of our free newsletter is full of art, photography, books and news about the Algarve. Continue reading

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What Brexit Means For Us

Alyson was interviewed by the BBC about her views on Brexit, on the historic day when the UK ended its transition period and entered the new post-Brexit era. Continue reading

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The Living Statues – Christmas 2020

The Living Statues came to Lagoa and Dave was there with his camera for you. We can now officially celebrate Christmas! Continue reading

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A Covid Christmas in the Algarve

Well, it has certainly been a strange year, and I am sure for many people, they will be glad when 2020 is over. I have been at best bemused, and at worst, completely confused by all the different Covid measures … Continue reading

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Living the Quieter Algarve Dream

Living the Quieter Algarve Dream The eBook and Paperback are Now Available to Purchase And scroll down to find out more about your invitation to the VIP Online Live Book Launch on Monday 23rd November

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Pre-Order your eBook Today

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BLiP Expo Online

This year’s Better Living in Portugal Exhibition (BLiP Expo 2020) will be online between 24th October and 1st November, bringing all that is best in Portugal and the Algarve directly to you, in the comfort of your own home. Continue reading

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Learning Portuguese Online

Learning European Portuguese was never going to be easy. In this blog post, Alyson shares some of the online resources she has found useful Continue reading

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