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At the age of 55, Barbara Brown found herself retired and wondering what else was ‘out there’. After taking up French lessons in her hometown of Illinois, USA, Barbara soon found herself travelling to France to study the language in depth for a month at a university in Dijon. That month soon passed, and [...]
Recent television ads for Bulgarian tourism have been viewed by over 137 million viewers, each viewing it at least four times, a report shows. The government has released the figures after the campaign on International TV channels; Euronews, Eurosport, National Geographic and the Discovery Chanel. The campaign is thought to have cost around 7.5m BGN, [...]
The Gold Coast stretches for over 60 kilometres down the right hand side of Queensland and is world renowned for its sea sun surf and sandy beaches. As the second most popular place in the state of Queensland, the Gold Coast is home to Mermaid Beach and Surfers Paradise, along with a subtropical climate, [...]
Driving in Greece is not as treacherous or nerve-wrecking as it can be in some European countries, and Greek drivers are slightly more considerate. However, be aware that Greece also has the highest accident rate in Europe, shortly followed by Portugal. The legal driving age in Greece is 18 and it is illegal for children [...]
Moving to a country with a different first language than you’re used to is always going to be a bit of a shock to the system. Learning the language before you go, or at least a few necessary words and phrases will really help you to settle in to your new life in Italy. Italian [...]
If you are planning on purchasing a property in New Zealand, watch out for leaky buildings! Known as ‘Leaky Building Syndrome’, it affects between 30,000 and 90,000 properties which were built in the last ten years. Ensure that your New Zealand dream doesn’t turn into a nightmare by researching on the facts. The Mediterranean look [...]
It is known as Spain’s most ageing village, but Olmeda de la Cuesta, is hoping to revive itself by selling plots of land for just €2000. All 32 residents are retired, except for the exception of the mayor, José Luis Regacho, and it has been more than 40 years since a birth was registered in [...]
If you are thinking of jetting of to Portugal this month, you could be in for a culinary delight! Algarve Chefs Week is being held between May 14th and May 21st and head chefs from five star hotel restaurants in the area will be showcasing their skills. Ten of the chefs will be doing a [...]
The first quarter of 2011 has proved to be a good one for Jamaica’s crop production. January to March saw the highest domestic crop production in 11 years, and it was 24.4% higher than the same quarter for 2010. The increase in production has mean that the agricultural sector in Jamaica has also grown, by [...]
Moving to Italy is bound to be an adventure for the palette as well as the mind. Italians are world renowned for their love of food, fresh produce and wine. Developed over many centuries, Italian cuisine has roots that date back to the 4th century BC. Italian cuisine blends a vast mix of different ingredients, [...]