Category Archives: About us

The Armação de Pêra Honeymoon

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

A fascinating record of Armação de Pêra with a series of old photographs from 1966 Continue reading →

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Live Book Launch Mon 3rd May

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Monday 3rd May Join me live online at 9pm GMT as we launch my new book: A New Life in the Algarve, Portugal. Continue reading →

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A New Life in the Algarve, Portugal

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

Alyson’s new book A new Life in the Algarve, Portugal is now available to pre-order (e-Book only) on Amazon. Continue reading →

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My Top 5 Algarve

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

My Top 5 Algarve
The best of the Algarve in one handy guide.
Available exclusively to subscribers of our free monthly newsletter.
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Top 20 Blogs Award

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

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

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

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

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

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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A Covid Christmas in the Algarve

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

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

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

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

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Alyson and Dave Sheldrake

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