SisterMAG in the Monchique
If you were in Monchique recently – and saw a film crew, camera crew and a cute little black dog sampling the local culinary delights .. that was probably us entertaining the delightful crew from the...
View ArticleFirst Algarve Photography Walk for Dave Sheldrake Photography
For some time now Dave has wanted to organise an informal group to help people to become a better photographer. The idea is not to offer formal teaching, just to create events advertised via a Facebook...
View ArticleCancer Charity Golf Day in June
We would like to share a very special event with you which Dave Sheldrake Photography, together with our friends at Chilli Pepper Productions and other local companies, are proud to be sponsoring this...
View ArticleCentro de Saúde Healthcare in Portugal
“Ooh I couldn’t live abroad – what about healthcare?!” We have heard that said to us so many times before, and people often quote the need for having private healthcare as a pre-requisite for being...
View ArticleBest Expat Blog Portugal Award
Well that was a nice surprise yesterday – we received an e-mail from MoneyTransferComparison.com letting us know that we had won their award of ‘Best Expat Blog – Portugal’ for 2017! Here’s what they...
View ArticleAlgarve Art
New Website, Algarve Society of Artists and Algarve Art! Magazine Launched You might have been wondering what we have been up to lately as the blog has been a bit quieter than normal (sorry about that...
View Article10 Year Permanent Residency
Can it really be five years ago that we blogged about gaining our 5 year Certificado de Registo?! – see this post – R is for Residency – for more information about that process, as if you are a...
View ArticleKat the Dog at the vets
For those of you that know us well – you will know that we adopted a little rescue dog over three years ago now. Kat is a Spanish Water Dog; she is a beautiful sweet girl, and she is a … Continue...
View ArticleTaking a Break
Well we have been busy! Moving house is not for the faint-hearted out here – but we are delighted with our move to the beautiful, unspoilt and peaceful west coast … and with beaches like this on our...
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Coronavirus Covid – 19 in the Algarve
We have had lots of people contact us (thank you!) asking if we are ok … we are fine, we have chosen to self-isolate and look after each other (and Kat the dog) for the next couple of weeks and see...
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Living the Dream – The Book
Out Now! Something to help you pass the time away in isolation … my new book is now available to purchase on Amazon. ‘Living the Dream – in the Algarve, Portugal’ The story of one couple’s move from...
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Living the Dream – vote now!
Cover of the Month Living the Dream: in the Algarve, PortugalHey Everyone, I’m excited to tell you that my book has been nominated for the “Cover of the Month” contest on AllAuthor.com. I would be so...
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Pre-Order your eBook Today
Living the Quieter Algarve Dream eBook Available Now to Pre-Order Click here to Pre-Order Now! Have you ever longed for a quieter life?Ever wanted to escape the crowds, walk on deserted beaches, and...
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Living the Quieter Algarve Dream
Living the Quieter Algarve Dream The eBook and Paperback are Now Available to Purchase Click here to Buy Now! And scroll down to find out more about your invitation to the VIP Online Live Book Launch...
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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...
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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. Obviously only a small section of Alyson’s...
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Our February Newsletter
It is also a real thrill for me to press the little button that sends our monthly newsletter out into the world! This month’s edition is our biggest yet with 22 pages packed full of art, photography,...
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Top 20 Blogs Award
Algarve Blog has won another award! We were delighted to open our emails today and discover that we had won an award. We are featured in the ‘Top 20 Blogs from UK Expats’ on the MoneyTransfers.com...
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My Top 5 Algarve
My Top 5 Algarve The best of the Algarve in one handy guide. Discover the best beaches, restaurants, days out, places of interest, places to stay, events and much more inside these pages. Whether you...
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