Author Alyson Sheldrake has a knack for bringing out the best in people. Or perhaps, for finding the best people living on the sunny Algarve coast of Portugal.
In “A New Life in the Algarve” as score of ex-pats, many from the UK and most seeking sun and a simpler, cheaper way of life for their advancing years, tell, one by one, how they pursued and are now living the Algarve dream.
If you have ever thought about pulling up stakes and switching the northern grey skies for the southern European sun, read this book. In it, you will discover how to go about it and why you may succeed. You will even find out what some of the downsides may be. Forearmed is forewarned!
If all you want is to dream, then Alyson Sheldrake’s “A New Life in the Algarve, Portugal” will provide all the stimulant you require.
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Alyson Sheldrake, author of the Algarve Dream Series
Praise for Alyson's books:
“Her writing style is a breath of fresh air and a joy to read. I loved the book and think you will too.”
Beth Haslam, author. (2020)
“I congratulate Alyson for assembling these stories, all very different but each in its own way communicating a deep affection for this enchanting place at the westernmost tip of continental Europe and its equally enchanting people.”
Chris Sainty, Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Portugal. (2021)
Alyson Sheldrake
Artist and Author
Alyson Sheldrake is the author of the award-winning and popular Algarve Blog, and is a keynote speaker at the annual 'Live and Invest in Portugal' international conference. She is also a feature writer for the Tomorrow Algarve magazine.
She has lived full time in the Algarve with her husband Dave and their rescued Spanish water dog called Kat since 2011.
Alyson has written three travel memoir books about living the dream in the Algarve:
- Living the Dream in the Algarve, Portugal
- Living the Quieter Algarve Dream
- A New Life in the Algarve, Portugal
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Do you like meeting interesting people in a sunny clime? Read this!
Author Alyson Sheldrake has a knack for bringing out the best in people. Or perhaps, for finding the best people living on the sunny Algarve coast of Portugal.In “A New Life in the Algarve” as score of ex-pats, many from the UK and most seeking sun and a simpler, cheaper way of life for their advancing years, tell, one by one, how they pursued and are now living the Algarve dream.If you have ever thought about pulling up stakes and switching the northern grey skies for the southern European sun, read this book. In it, you will discover how to go about it and why you may succeed. You will even find out what some of the downsides may be. Forearmed is forewarned!If all you want is to dream, then Alyson Sheldrake’s “A New Life in the Algarve, Portugal” will provide all the stimulant you require.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2021
In “A New Life in the Algarve” as score of ex-pats, many from the UK and most seeking sun and a simpler, cheaper way of life for their advancing years, tell, one by one, how they pursued and are now living the Algarve dream.
If you have ever thought about pulling up stakes and switching the northern grey skies for the southern European sun, read this book. In it, you will discover how to go about it and why you may succeed. You will even find out what some of the downsides may be. Forearmed is forewarned!
If all you want is to dream, then Alyson Sheldrake’s “A New Life in the Algarve, Portugal” will provide all the stimulant you require.
Do you like meeting interesting people in a sunny clime? Read this!
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2021
Author Alyson Sheldrake has a knack for bringing out the best in people. Or perhaps, for finding the best people living on the sunny Algarve coast of Portugal.Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2021
In “A New Life in the Algarve” as score of ex-pats, many from the UK and most seeking sun and a simpler, cheaper way of life for their advancing years, tell, one by one, how they pursued and are now living the Algarve dream.
If you have ever thought about pulling up stakes and switching the northern grey skies for the southern European sun, read this book. In it, you will discover how to go about it and why you may succeed. You will even find out what some of the downsides may be. Forearmed is forewarned!
If all you want is to dream, then Alyson Sheldrake’s “A New Life in the Algarve, Portugal” will provide all the stimulant you require.
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Be warned...once you start this book you won’t be able to stop!
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