My A to Z Blogging Challenge

Alphabetical inspiration and motivation for bloggers

T is for the Tavira Vase

Now this may not be what you’re expecting, but I’m well aware that I’ve filled pages with the delights of Tavira, in Portugal’s Eastern Algarve.  So I thought I’d dedicate … Continue reading

March 6, 2013 · 2 Comments

O is for Olhão

From its situation on the Ria Formosa, it was always obvious that Olhão would make a fine fishing port. The town’s growth was enabled by a large spring or olho … Continue reading

February 28, 2013 · Leave a Comment

I is for Ilhas

On the shoreline, simply stroll, with the tongues of water teasing and licking at your toes.  Look back over your shoulder and you will see the ilha of Cabanas.  I … Continue reading

February 20, 2013 · Leave a Comment

G is for Guadiana

My next post seems to flow quite naturally from my recent trip across the Guadiana River. More than 800 kilometres long, if you look at it on a map it’s … Continue reading

January 14, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Personal A-Z of Portugal. S is for Seasons

S is for Seasons One of the first things that people ask about, whenever we find ourselves talking to people about where we live, is, of course, the weather! Click … Continue reading

January 4, 2013 · Leave a Comment

I is for Ilhas

As you fly into Faro, often the plane will follow the coastline and dip low over the Ria Formosa, a natural habitat of salt marshes.  Still, it does not really … Continue reading

December 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment

C is for Cacela Velha

There are far more important C’s in all of Portugal than this tiny smudge on the map.  There’s Coimbra, Castelo Branco, or even famous Cascais on Lisbon’s doorstep.  I’d love … Continue reading

December 7, 2012 · Leave a Comment

B is for Beaches

Ok, it’s predictable I know, but how could I have a home in the Algarve and NOT love beaches?  There’s nothing I like better than an amble along the beach, … Continue reading

December 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment

A is for Alte

The images that you see everywhere of the Algarve are beaches (of course!), and golf courses, but there’s so much more to the Algarve.  Alte represents that other Algarve- the … Continue reading

November 30, 2012 · Leave a Comment

My personal A-Z of Portugal. R is for Recycling

R is for Recycling In the UK, you could say we were (well, I was) passionate about recycling and reducing unnecessary waste. We used washable nappies on both of our … Continue reading

September 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Personal A to Z of Portugal. P is for Priorities

P is for Priorities In order to make our move to Portugal, we had to take a good look at our priorities. Our life in England was comfortable. We had … Continue reading

August 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Personal A to Z of Portugal. O is for Opportunities and Optimism

Two things that Nik and I have both heard a LOT since we moved to Portugal 2 years ago are “You’re very brave” and “You’re very lucky to live there”. … Continue reading

July 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment

J is for José – Algarve Blog

“Please don’t call me arrogant, but I’m European champion and I think I’m a special one” José – or for his full name – José Mário dos Santos Mourinho Félix … Continue reading

July 5, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Personal A to Z of Portugal. N is for "New Experiences"

N has proved tricky. As you can probably tell by the length of time it has taken me to actually do my “N is for..” post, a suitable topic has … Continue reading

May 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Personal A-Z of Portugal. M is for Mistakes

Mistakes. Everybody make’s ‘em. Mostly, we don’t like to admit to ‘em but they’re there. Usually for everyone to see. So here we go…. it’s a brief post… Click here … Continue reading

May 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Personal A-Z of Portugal. L is for Lifestyle

When people ask us why we moved to Portugal, we come out with a whole list of reasons but, for the most part, they can all be grouped under one … Continue reading

April 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment

updated A to Z

A is for Antonio’s on Porto do Mos beach and ideal restaurant  with the open terrace  over the glorious beach. Great value food and wine too B is for Beach we have  some of … Continue reading

April 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Personal A to Z of Portugal. J is for Jobs

In February 2012, unemployment here in Portugal reached 15%, 3rd highest in the EU, behind only Greece (21% December 2011) and Spain (23.6%). Youth unemployment is 35.4%. That’s over a … Continue reading

April 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Personal A to Z of Portugal. I is for Inglês

English is a pretty universal language and you can sometimes hear it spoken more, when out and about, than you hear Portuguese. In tourist season, you’ll wonder if you even … Continue reading

April 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment

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