Spirit of Wood
José Maurício share's his story and passion for nature and how he creates sculptures out of wood.
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Suzanne Radford
- Oct 19, 2021
- 3 min
Chasing waterfalls
By Suzanne Radford Published in Tomorrow magazine in the October 2021 edition. Not so much a chase but a slow meander, looking and...
Suzanne Radford
- Jun 6, 2021
- 3 min
Renature Monchique
The recovery of local trees and the restoration of the health of the land are the key drivers behind the Renature Monchique initiative.
Suzanne Radford
- Mar 30, 2021
- 3 min
Waters Run Deep
By Suzanne Radford Published in Tomorrow magazine in the March 2021 edition. Looking across rolling hills towards the Barragem de...
Suzanne Radford
- Dec 5, 2020
- 3 min
Cooking Up A Feast This Christmas
By Suzanne Radford Published in Tomorrow magazine in the December 2020 edition. In the words of the poet, George Wither, “So now is come...
Suzanne Radford
- Oct 6, 2020
- 3 min
Studio Bongard Opens Its Doors to Nature
Sylvain and Tara Bongard open their new gallery space and sculpture garden at their Quinta do Pomar Velho, Monchique.
Suzanne Radford
- Aug 3, 2020
- 3 min
Monchique - A Perfect Staycation
Sitting in the forest with spectacular views to the coast, the town of Monchique and the surrounding area has long been an attraction ...
Suzanne Radford
- Jul 28, 2020
- 4 min
The Cork Oak Connection
A thermal barrier used by NASA, a liquid stopper since the times of Ancient Greece and the stuff of cricket balls, packed to their core.
Suzanne Radford
- Jul 28, 2020
- 4 min
Bringing Nature Indoors
Long walks in nature and trips to the beach may be limited at the moment, but there are still ways we can get our nature fix.
Suzanne Radford
- Apr 14, 2020
- 2 min
Lockdown – An Invitation to Refresh, Replenish and Rejuvenate
As we enter another month of lockdown how many of us are feeling the effects of ‘cabin fever’? One way to help manage anxiety is to focus...
Suzanne Radford
- Apr 1, 2020
- 3 min
Stop and Smell the Wildflowers…
The poet, William Wordsworth wrote about daffodils, “besides the lake, beneath the trees, fluttering and dancing in the breeze…” and here...
Suzanne Radford
- Mar 25, 2020
- 2 min
Cuckoo!
No, I haven’t in my isolation gone there yet! I am sitting working at my desk (kitchen table) with the doors open listening to the call,...
Suzanne Radford
- Mar 23, 2020
- 2 min
Think Green Instead of Blue and Listen to the Sounds of Nature
When I’m leading forest bathing walks, I offer people invitations to open the senses and help them relax. New evidence suggests that...
Suzanne Radford
- Mar 19, 2020
- 3 min
Forest Bathing Algarve
It’s a beautiful day in the forest around Monchique. My senses are awakened by a cool breeze lightly brushing my face and the sound of...
Suzanne Radford
- Dec 18, 2019
- 3 min
Walking Talking and Writing – The Last Chapter of 2019
How would I describe the past few months? Inspiring, diverse, enjoyable and challenging at times. Overall, enlightening. Here are a few...
Suzanne Radford
- Aug 18, 2019
- 1 min
Voices From The Fire – Stories From Monchique
In August 2018 wildfires tore through a large area of the Serra de Monchique region in Southern Portugal where I live. I spent the next...
Suzanne Radford
- Aug 5, 2019
- 2 min
Living In Natures Way
I live on a mountain surrounded by trees and plants and it reinforces my love of nature and the great outdoors. It has always been there,...
Suzanne Radford
- Apr 12, 2019
- 3 min
Spring Break, Retreat to Nature
Research shows time spent in nature can reduce stress and improve the body’s immune system and mood. According to a report from the...
Suzanne Radford
- Mar 3, 2019
- 3 min
Dark Kitchens, Bio-hacking and Block Chains – The Future of Food.
Hot topics were on the table for the F&B industry at the inaugural Gulfood Innovation Summit held in Dubai. These included talks on...
Suzanne Radford
- Feb 11, 2019
- 2 min
In Search of White Honey in Ethiopia
I came across this photo that took me back to my trip to Ethiopia when I went in search of white honey. It was a journey that took me...
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