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Why decoration heating stones are useless in Algarve

Why decoration heating stones are useless in AlgarveYou can buy many decoration stones as heating for your home. However most of these stones are not Infrared, so much less efficient to run. Also some of these products claim to be infrared because they supposedly would heat the wall behind them, which will radiate back.
The reason that makes Infrared so efficient is the principle of radiant heat instead of convection (moving air like normal heaters and AC’s).

Insurance, but with dedication and professionalism

Telmo Gonçalves of SerSeguroSerSeguro is an Insurance Broker, specialising in all kinds of insurances for more than 15 years. Our main goal is to present our clients our good service, in order to help them when it is needed most.

With five offices established in Portugal, situated in Lisbon,Mem Martins, Massamá, Parede, Açores/Flores and Evora, SerSeguro now have a branch in Almancil.

Babywearing - an indispensable tool to survive the hectic daily routine

 Ergonomic baby's carrier As a mother of 6 with all the logistics that this implies, I have long been a babywearing fan and use it as an indispensable tool to survive the hectic daily routine.
The fact I carry my babies around make people often question or express their doubts on this topic.
Here are the most frequently asked questions with my comments / answers as a mother but also as a babywearing consultant.

Algarve Aquarians of very different ages

AquariusSome fascinating comparisons between those born in the first week of the Aquarius sign of the zodiac are personified by Charles Every who turned 102 last Saturday and twin sisters, Mariota and Catriona Anderson, who will be 20 this Friday.

Although their homes are within a few kilometres of each other in the Lagoa area, Charles and the Anderson sisters have never met.

Breastfeeding - how to prepare yourself

Breastfeeding - how to prepare yourselfBreastfeeding is the normal way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Virtually all mothers can breastfeed, provided they have accurate information, and the support of their family, the health care system and society at large. 

What does Hot Water really cost us ?

What does your Hot Water really cost us ?We all need our daily hot water supply, but how much does it really cost us? We all know Gas boilers, many people use Solar Water Boilers, and of course Electric water heaters.

So what are the investments, maintenance costs and which is saving us the most money ?

Affordable care and nursing in the comfort of your own home

Affordable care and nursing in the comfort of your own homeWith thousands of expats choosing the Algarve to retire, what happens when they start to suffer with deteriorating health problems? Do they return home, do they suffer in silence or do they have options? Here’s the answer

Algarve Care and Support is new Community Care Service providing affordable care and nursing in the comfort of your own home across all areas of the Algarve and with a team qualified professionals in Health and Social Care from all over Europe, they cater for everyone’s needs from companionship to Dementia support.

South African Scholars Seek International Education

South African Scholars Seek International EducationAs another school year draws to a close in South Africa, many parents and scholars are beginning to think about their tertiary education options and future career opportunities.
Given South Africa’s limited quality tertiary education institutions and its annual, violent, “fees must fall” strikes, more and more people are considering residency and citizenship by investment as a means of accessing international tertiary institutions.
“The quality and standard of the study and career opportunities that a country and its academic institutions provide, play a fundamental role in the citizenship by investment (CBI) programmes that our investors choose at the end of the day,” says James Bowling, chief executive officer of Monarch&Co.