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Journey Into Undiscovered Andalucia ~ A
Stone Cottage And Beautiful Landscapes ~ By Mark Medley - Living in
the mountains of Spain just beyond the sea sounds like a wonderful experience.
Mark Medley reports from the mountains of Andalucia and lets us know that
there are some great old stone cottages in the abandon towns of Andalucia.
Internet service is available in these remote regions and most other services
are nearby, but you still have the old rural life of Spain going on around
you. More likely than not you will have to refurbish your cottage and there
are plenty of people who can help you do this. And as anyone who has visited
Spain knows the people the parties and everything else that has to do with
Spain is great fun.
June/03 A
Journey To Various Places In Mexico - Places
To See ~ by Jurgen Klemann - Jurgen takes us around Mexico; from his
base in Colima, we travel to Chiapas, Manzanillo and through Mexico City.
If you've ever thought about settling down in Mexico, then read the above
article. Oct./03
A
Mystical Marriage In Machupicchu ~ Getting
Hitched On Top Of The World ~ by Leah George Sanchez - Great article
about getting married in the ancient city of Machupicchu. Leah gives you
a clear idea of what motivated her to head south and eventually marry and
then travel through South America for two years. The photos look like something
from a medieval time that never was. Sept./03
A Place in the Sun: Renting a Flat in Cairo - Cairo is unlike any other city in the world - Cairo is an unpredictable city. It is a place where life moves both quickly and slowly and one must find the rhythm quickly if one wishes to not only survive but to live well. Once one finds a place to live one feels more at ease. One has a base of operations from which to sally out against the magnificent and ancient streets, which teem and seethe in ways alien to the western mind. With this information however you should be able to quickly and efficiently locate and rent a flat. A plunging euro makes Bruges property affordable (almost) – if you act quickly - Why on earth hadn’t I thought of it before? Bruges is one of those places that stops you in your tracks, a perfectly preserved medieval city where every street and building murmurs “photo opportunity.” Unless their job takes them there, relatively few Americans think of relocating to Belgium. Yet the strong dollar has brought many hitherto “expensive’’ European countries within reach. The big surprise was that property was so affordable... by Steenie Harvey A tumbling South African rand makes luxurious living in Cape Town affordable - A tumbling South African rand makes luxurious living in Cape Town affordable - Now is the time to invest in property in South Africa. A weak rand gives you tremendous buying power if you're paying with dollars or sterling. In short, you can buy a lot of house for your money. For example, you can get a luxurious 6-bedroom detached house for $87,726, a 4-bedroom house for $52,998, a beachside apartment for under $19,000, or a city-center pied-à-terre for $11,157. With 300 days of sunshine per year and a quality of life unaffordable back home, South Africa also makes good sense as a retirement or holiday home destination. by Cheryl Taylor Actualities: Changes to the sucre... free dance lessons in Lisbon... driving tips in Nicaragua, etc. - Assorted mini-articles about the many countries that International Living cover. Concise, accurate and current information about where you want to live and work. The kind of information that keeps you aware of business opportunities and new developments. Actualities: Russian prostitutes in Paris... free cruises (men only)... the safest place in Mexico... pets in Panama - Russian prostitutes in Paris. It has become hard to find a good French prostitute. At least that’s what a recent article in the Figaro tells readers. “Russian girls have flooded Paris,” reported the headline, recalling the well-known Baptist hymn, “We’re sinking deep in sin.” As a happily married man I cannot take on the kind of undercover research required to verify the facts, so I have to rely on secondhand sources. Still, I’m glad to hear about the Russian women. They represent an extension of the division of labor and hope for the future. Not that the local girls didn’t provide a quality product. But they couldn’t compete with the Eastern Europeans on price. The Russians brought deflation to an industry traditionally marked by tumescence, if not actual price inflation. (This observation and much more) Actualities: Start a coffee plantation in Guatemala... buy a summer home on the Dalmatian coast... retire in the Bahamas - New Zealand's unpopular valuables. The current land boom in Florida has roughly doubled the price of raw land in the last five years, and people are starting to look elsewhere. I'll put my money on New Zealand. It's been the cheapest developed country in the world for the last several years for two reasons: their dollar has been in a long-term free-fall; and their economy, which runs on wood, wool, mutton, and dairy products, has been extremely depressed as a result of all-time lows in commodity prices. Kiwi voters, awhile ago, elected a Labor government equivalent to the Democrats in the States, reactively blaming the incumbent Nationals - equivalent to the Republicans, for their problems. The New Zealand dollar hit a new low of US$0.46 as a result, which is probably a panic bottom. It's one thing when things are dirt cheap in a Third World country. But New Zealand looks, feels, and acts like the United States or Canada, exactly like British Columbia, in fact... (This observation and much more) Actualities: The most corrupt country in the world... the perfect place for a romantic tryst... imprisoned in Lucerne - An hour south of the Pan-American Highway in Guatemala is Lake Atitlan, which was formed when the cone of a massive volcano collapsed. The lake is ringed by towns and villages, many of them accessible only by boat. A few weekends ago I met Dagmar (Marty) Bischoff, a German Jew who came to Guatemala after 20-odd years in Texas. She lives in San Pedro la Laguna, a village on the lake. ... (This observation and much more) Actualities: $18 a night lodging in Alicante…the world’s best dancing girls… waiting for the Bay Islands Chunnel…no more tolls in Mexico - $18 a night…stylish lodging in Alicante. Weary of public transport after a day stuck in Madrid’s airport, I splurged on a taxi and went straight to El Barrio, Alicante’s old town. Like all Alicante locals I met in this off-season, my driver spoke nothing but Spanish. It was good to have to make myself understood. I requested the Pension Las Monges, which I’d heard was like a boutique hotel with eight lovely and individual rooms. With much confusion but more good will, the driver took me right to the place, almost, because it’s within the old pedestrian zone beneath Alicante’s shabbily magnificent Castillo de Santa Bárbara, which roosts over the seaside town. The driver gave me directions I could almost understand: through the arch, right one block, past the plaza. And there it was. Ken Layne, Alicante, Spain (more) Adventures
In Colombia ~ The
Journey Continues ~ By Mark McMahon - Back out on the road and south
of the border. Mark is an intrepid traveler and this time he takes us to
Colombia. Some of the best people I know are from Colombia and from what
they tell me the country is great even if the politics aren't. Cartegena
and Barranquilla are considered safer than most other cities in Colombia.
Mark gives us an idea about what it's like to travel and explore Colombia
and what a hard night with a bottle of Aguardiente is like...hmmm, have
had a few of those lately myself. July/03
Adventures
In Rural China ~ Zhenhai
~ by Edward Brewer - Zhenhai, with a population of about 500,000, is located
just 30 miles south of Ningbo, which has a population of about 5 million
people, and is just 200 miles south of Shanghai, over 13 million people.
Zhenhai is where I landed, this time, the sight of Chinas largest petroleum
refinery and chemical company, Zhenhai Refinery and Chemical Corporation.
Zhenhai is a city where most of the people are employed by ZRCC, truly
a company town, although with the changing times, the ownership of many
stores and shops are changing from company-owned to privately-owned. June/04
Affordable living in Panama’s Highlands, where you can rent a home for as little as $350 a month - Affordable living in Panama’s Highlands - I got off the plane in David, Panama (well west of the capital, in the province of Chiriqui) & drove an hour inland & up about 4,000 feet to the town of Boquete. There I was pleasantly surprised. I hadn’t expected to like this country so much. Panama certainly looks good on paper: the economy is growing; inflation is holding steady at 2% (lower than in the US); the government is democratic; offshore banking laws provide strict privacy; you pay no tax on income derived outside the country; retirees qualify for tremendous discounts on everything from airplane tickets to groceries; and more. Yet I was never fully convinced that Panama was a place I’d want to live.. by Jennifer Stevens Alicante,
Spain And How To Explore It In One Day ~ A
Foot Walk Around Alicante ~ by Robert Carlton
- After just coming back from a short business trip to London, my wife
and I were sitting together with friends in our garden in the Alicante
suburb of San Juan on a warm summer evening. Whilst sitting together
I mentioned a request from Escapeartist for an Alicante article which I
received some days before. You should write about “Alicante and how to
explore it in one day” – my wife said, because traditional Costa Blanca
tourists really won’t have much interest in the city – but more in the
beaches, villages and bars around the area. June/04
Amazing Short Hops From Panama City ~ Rest And Relax Near The City ~ By Zvia Leibler - There is a lot to see near Panama City. You can be in the jungle in 40 minutes and out on Contadora Island in 20 minutes. Panama is one of the few countries in North or South America that has not systematically killed off its indigenous population. In fact U.S. astronauts used to train with the Kuna Indians out on the San Blas islands in order to prepare themselves for space travel. And a visit to an indigenous community in Panama might put you in a better space, also. May/03 An
Extended Vacation ~
Galway,
Ireland ~ By Kelly Jenson - Article talks about what can happen
on your way from one place to the next. A visit to a friend in Ireland
turns into a lesson on what travel can mean and how travel experiences
can change your perspective on life. Sometimes missing a plane, overspending
and worrying can yield gold - but not always. Aug/03
An Introduction to Living and Teaching in Bangkok - Living and Teaching in Bangkok - Right now the English Language industry is booming in Thailand, and Bangkok is awash with language schools both big and small. There is absolutely no reason why any native English speaker need spend more than a week or two finding a job suitable for him or her. Currently, only top-notch institutions hire from abroad and the best place to land a job is in the city itself. Almost every issue of the Bangkok post carries at least two or three advertisements for language teaching positions and even those schools stipulating qualifications/experience necessary are realistic enough to compromise if the applicant seems reliable and smart. An
Introduction To Living in Hanoi ~ It
Has Never Been So Easy! ~ by Joel Barnard - When most people, well
westerners at least, hear the word Vietnam what goes through their head
is, I think, thoughts of, of course a war, maybe a few movies about a war,
news clips….about a war and a time back then when things really spun out
of control; all to the backing of a Jimi Hendrix track. Feb/04
Andalucia, Spain: coastal cottages from $15,000 - A Special Issue of International Living on Spain Apartment Hunting in Venice ~ Learning The Ins And Outs Of Renting In Venice ~ By Shannon McGrath - The first inhabitants of Venice were known as the Ligurians and the city and culture they established would spread across Europe and Asia. Venice has to be one of the most beautiful cities to live in but also one of the most difficult, as the infrastructure of the city has been slowly worn away by the elements. This month read about how to look for an apartment in Venice and what you need to know about leases, water, heat and rental agencies. Dec./02 Antananarivo
~ The
City Of A Thousand Warriors - Madagascar's Capital ~ By Rabenilaina
Harinia Cyrille - Some great photos of Madagascar and Ansirabe in the above
article. If you go to Madagascar you must check out the wonderful markets
on Friday. There you can buy handicrafts and fine goods that can be found
nowhere else in the world. There are some great hotels to stay at in Antananarivo
and Ansirabe and the views of the surrounding lakes and plains is stunning.
You should take a tour or the train from Antananarivo to Ansirabe and make
sure to walk in the blue forest above Antananarivo. July/03
Arrividerci Oporto: an insider's guide to living artfully … and eating well … in Florence - by Scott McDonagh, You'll remember that we had two goals when we arrived in Florence: to find an apartment and to find a good restaurant. Once we had lodging, in search of gourmet pleasures we went. And we found what I've dubbed with confidence “the best restaurant in the world.” At Doolan's Bar in Waterford - At Doolan's Bar in Waterford - By Bill Bonner from the Daily Reckoning - "The music style might be best described as Irish self- pity. The songs were political. Sentimental. Maudlin. When they weren't describing some guy who had to leave Ireland to find work in Florida, poor fellow, they expressed the familiar Irish themes: irredentism, patriotism and pathetic proletarianism. They were sung in that whiney Irish tenor voice that brings a mist to your eyes -- if you are in a particularly lugubrious mood or an alcoholic stupor." At The Bottom Of The World - Ushuaia ~ by Mark McMahon - I embarked on this grand adventure just over four years ago. And yes, I finally made it. I drove to the end of the world, Ushuaia, the southernmost city on the planet. I was blessed with some fabulous photo opportunities toward the end of my journey. Let me tell you about these before I describe actually reaching my goal. Jan/04 Baby
Blue And La Paz ~ Making
It Through In Bolivia ~ By Mark McMahon - Mark McMahon has been traveling
around Latin America over the last few years and has brought back some
great tales. In this installment he talks about his prized car and what
it's like to explore the Bolivian capitial of La Paz. If you ever thought
about just getting in a car and heading south then you will want to read
about Mark's adventures. June/03
Back to School in Bangkok - Back to School in Bangkok - Ok you may not be able to afford the tuition and living expense of going off to Europe or Japan for a few years to get a master’s degree, but what about Thailand? There are a number of universities in Thailand that offer international programs, both undergraduate and graduate level, that are taught exclusively in English. Many of these programs are priced fairly reasonably. At Bangkok University, where I’m currently working on an MBA, the overall cost of a master’s degree, tuition, fees and books, is only around $5,000 and takes approximately two years to complete. Barcelona: trendy shops, chichi buildings, and one of Europe's lowest costs of living - One of Europe’s lowest costs of living - Barcelona is like Paris or Rome, only smaller and a fraction of the price. It's the choicest city in Spain. All the trendy European & American designers have shops here. It's also safe, cheap and easy to get around. And it has some excellent, if bizarre-architecture. by Michael Palmer Being In Baja - Baja California Sur - The East Cape-Vinorama ~ By Joan Hafenecker - You might want to think about retiring to Vinorama, Mexico. The beaches are beautiful, there are whales at sea and the dollar goes a long way. If you are interested in developing land for building then Vinorama may be the place for you in Mexico. Jan/03 Belfast: gracious 18th-century city living from $20,000 - Low prices lure investors - Gentry homes in quiet suburbs - Coastal cottages from $30,000 - Contacts - Plus an article on Cruising along the Dalmatian coast - Biking
The Xian City Wall ~ Adventure
In Xian ~ by Tina Zhang - Bicycling along the wall of Xian City sounds
like a great time. If you like biking and are thinking of traveling to
China, then you need to know what it's like to travel on a great wall riding
on your bike. Enjoy the views. Nov./03
Britain
- Beyond
London ~ by Dawnelle Salant - When most people think of Britain, the
exciting and ever changing city of London immediately comes to mind. Don’t
get me wrong, I love London and all it has to offer. But everyone knows
what’s there. Even if you’ve never been to the island’s most popular city,
you’re likely familiar with the history, sights and activities that make
London one of the world’s most popular destinations. Even though Britain
is a small island, it has plenty to offer if you ever tire of the big city.
April/04
Brittany:
France’s Best Kept Secret ~ Traveling
Through A Painting ~ by Maxine Rose Schur - Very nice article about
traveling around Brittany and passing through the beauty of France in the
Summer. Maxine talks about traveling through the countryside and feeling
as though you are moving through an impressionist painting and seeing the
photos in the above article you can see the comparison is valid. Maxine
lets you know where you should stay in Paris as well as the small towns
in Brittany. And from the article you will get a clear idea of what's it
like to spend time relaxing, eating and traveling through one the most
beautiful regions of France. Sept./03
Budapest - Budapest - An article on Budapest by an expatriate living there. Budapest - Paris of the East - The Pearl of the Danube, The Little Paris, The City of Baths - It's a good place to be. Buying Property in Brazil - Teresópolis In The Serra dos Órgãos -Buying Property in Brazil - Brazil is a vast country and real-estate bargains can be found anywhere, from the beaches worth fifteen Floridas in the Northeast to the high-rise condominiums of São Paulo. I chose Teresópolis because I had friends there and had come upon a bargain in a town of spectacular climate and views, situated close to the world-class city of Rio de Janeiro. I had cash in-hand by virtue of having just sold an over-appraised 1060 sq. ft. home in Austin, Taxes. Nov./02 Buying Real Estate in Bangkok: Bargains in Asia’s most livable city - Bargains in Asia’s most livable city - The Bangkok real-estate market has now stabilized, as has the rate of exchange. Moreover, the Thai economy—in free fall through most of 1998—has bottomed out. As there is still a property overhang in Bangkok, big short-term gains are unlikely, but over the longer term it should be a very different story. If you buy now, you can be sure that you will be buying at (or very near) the bottom, and also that you will be obtaining some of the best value the Far East currently has to offer. Canada
From Various Perspectives ~ Montreal,
Vancover And More ~ by Jurgen Klemann - About five or six years before
I started blessing the world with my presence, my folks had made the decision
to emigrate to Canada. A little more precisely, they wanted to settle down
in Montreal. After finalizing the paper work with the Canadian immigration
authorities, all that was left to be done was to get on a plane or a ship
to hop across the creek. That was exactly when my mother chickened out.
Feb/04
Cancun
Night Out - Where
To Go ~ by Dorothy Aksamit - O.K. So you've had eight meals at your
All-Inclusive-Resort, have tried their "reservations only" restaurants
and while it was all savory it's time for a change - it's time to sample
Cancun's culinary offerings. Not as simple as it sounds as Cancun has several
hundred restaurants. The first decision will be "What kind of food". Check
your hotel lobby for brochures such as the Restaurant Menu Map and be sure
to check with the tour desks and the public relations manager. To get you
started consider one of the following, a meager offering from the many
available, hop in a taxi (they're cheap) and you'll discover another Cancun.
April/04
Carnaval 2003 - Hanging In ~ By Matthew Atlee - Carnaval turned out fine this year. If you've done a number of Carnavals then you know that sometimes things can go wrong. This year we spent most of Carnaval in Panama at the house on Isla Grande. Later we went to the Pacific Coast and finally ended up in Panama City. And that old Carnaval hangover just won't go away. March/03 Casco Viejo - Buy Property ~ Run a Business ~ And Live In This Architectural Treasure - The oldest city on the Pacific Coast of the Americas comes under the pen and camera of Escape From America editor Roger Gallo - A 300 year old city filled with architectural treasures and picture-postcard views. Care to remodel a 300 year old building filled with history? The prices are affordable. ~ more “Celtic Tiger” notwithstanding, can you still buy a lovely Irish cottage for less than Ir£40,000? Yep... - Ten years ago, nobody had heard of the “Celtic Tiger.” Entire chunks of the Emerald Isle languished on the back lists of real-estate agents, and homes really did sell for half the cost of nothing. Although job opportunities were few, that’s when we decided to move to Ireland, lured by Celtic magic and rumors of properties that were veritable steals. And the rumors were right - we found the perfect little whitewashed cottage overlooking the tranquil waters of Lough Key for a bargain price Ir£10,000 ($13,200). by Steenie Harvey Cerro
Jefe ~
In An Old Cloud Forest ~ By Matthew Atlee - Up into Cerro Jefe: one
of the oldest forests in the Americas. A little history and a little on
what to see and do in Chagres National Park. You have to get up into the
forest and see what it's like and how old it feels to your eyes and other
senses. Come to Panama, rent a 4x4 and head back into the jungle and have
some fun. July/03
Christmas In Zurich - New Toys And Old ~ by Bonnie Burns - Nice article about Christmas in Germany and Switzerland. Bonnie takes us to the Cristkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany as well as the Spielzeugmuseum toy museum. Bonnie gives us an idea of what it feels like to be caught up in the Christmas mood in Germany. Dec./03 Colombia
- Up
In The Mountains Above Cali ~ by Jacky Akelsberg - Have made many friends
from Colombia during my time in Panama and invariably they tell me that
the Colombian countryside is amazing. Most people own farms, but have trouble
reaching them as the political situation in the countryside is too dangerous.
The above article gives you a little bit of an idea what life in the countryside
can be like when things are peaceful. Oct./03
Colonia del Sacramento, Café Tortoni & Punta del Este - Three Places Connected In Time & Space - Three Places Connected In Time & Space - A four part article. We have a description & analysis of Uruguay as an expat destination, an interview with an expat friend of ours who is currently living in the resort city of Punta del Este, Uruguay, and two photo essays; one by Gustavo Gatto on Colonia, a unique art colony in a small historic city in southern Uruguay, and a photo-essay by Mónica Molina on the Café Tortoni, a famous bohemian cafe in Buenos Aires. Are you ready to Tango? Cremona,
Italy ~ Violin
Making ~ by Will Sullivan - Cremona, Italy is located in the north
of Italy, near the borders of Germany and France. The sound and beauty
of making a great violin are well described in the above article. Will
has written a great snapshot of an Italian city most people have never
heard of. Nov./03
Daytrips In Panama ~ Looking At Real Estate And Passing Through Colon ~ By Matthew Atlee - If you drive around Panama you will see "For Sale" signs all over the place. There are some great old buildings for sale in the city and in the countryside there are lots of people selling land. Some of the land is located right on the beach and other lots are in the mountains. If you are thinking about moving to Panama, remember you have to have a little bit of the buccaneer spirit to do it. Colon is a place you might want to check out if you want to see something different; there is property in Colon City as well as Colon Province. See you there. April/03 Deep In Veraguas - Traveling Down Backroads In Panama ~ By Matthew Atlee - Traveling down the backroads of Panama is like going back in time. Panama may be one of the least known countries in the world and that anonymity has allowed Panama to guard its treasures well. Some of those treasures are located deep in the province of Veraguas. Waterfalls, lost highways and hot springs are some of the things you will find as you get lost in the depths of Veraguas. Jan/03 Discovering The Past In Portobello ~ Pirates And Forts ~ by Matthew Atlee - Portobello is a city that is as important as New York City or Washington D.C. to the history of the Western Hemisphere. You are probably saying to yourself that he can’t be right. I’ve never heard of the place and if it’s so important why haven’t I heard about it. Well, this article is an attempt to uncover some of the little known history of a town that on its surface looks to be nothing more than a dot on the Panamanian map, a town on the Caribbean coast of Panama that most people only pass through on their way to the popular island of Isla Grande. Sept./04 Doing the Dishes in County Kerry - My Brilliant Waitressing Career - After a brilliant and fruitful career in advertising, escape artist Lynette Chiang writes about the comedy of waitressing in County Kerry, Ireland, bicycling in Currabeg, falling in love at first sight, and getting the boot for unrequited devotion to job, although, she recovered quickly, she says. Lynette recently made her way to Costa Rica to work in advertising. Don't believe the Caribbean hype: affordable beachfront exists - Why the Dominican Republic? - Nova Scotía: Northern exposure may be on its way - Plus Robert Fordi's property pick of the month. Dresden, Germany ~ The Capital Of Saxony ~ by Jörg M. Unger - If you are interested in German history, architecture, and art, you should decide for a journey to Dresden, Saxony - a gem among the big towns in former East Germany. The advantage of Dresden’s historic center is that all the well-known and famous buildings and squares are in walking distance, thus giving you plenty of time to visit the places of your personal interest. Sept/04 Dubai: A Jewel In The Middle East - A Modern City On The Persian Gulf ~ By Maura Madigan - Dubai is an Islamic state that is open to the modern world. From what I know of Dubai it is a playground for the rich from the more conservative states in the Islamic world. What can't be done at home can be done in Dubai. That would make it something like what Lebanon was to the Islamic world in the 1950s and 60s. Lebanon in the 1950s and 60s was suppose to have been one of the places in the world where the partying was always at fever pitch. Is this true of Dubai? The above article gives some hints. Feb./03 DUBAI:
You Never Imagined A City Like This ~ Having
Fun In Dubai ~ By Scott Sutton - A lot of people think that living
in the Middle East means having to live in great austerity, but this is
not true in the city of Dubai. The nightlife, the desert and the international
outlook of the people make it an attractive place to spend time in. And
the architecture looks interesting as well. June/03
Easy living in Antigua on $20 a day - Easy living in Antigua on $20 a day - Some people call Antigua, once the colonial capital of what was to become Guatemala, mysterious. Others call it beautiful. The truth is that it's both, plus one other important attribute: It's extremely affordable. by David Morgan El
Cope, Cocle ~ And
Some Other Ideas ~ By Matthew Atlee - Went in search of a very remote
place in Cocle province, Panama where you can see both the Atlantic and
Pacific oceans on a clear day. I searched and searched and was never able
to find the beautiful spot that I had visited six years before, but in
the process of looking found some nice rivers and towns that I will visit
again in the near future. Aug/03
El
Valle ~ A
Cool Weekend Escape ~ By Zvia Leibler-Danon.-
The above article takes you to the Spa town of El Valle in Cocle Province,
Panama. El Valle has long been a favorite getaway for Panamanians and it
really is a place you should check out if you want to enjoy green hills,
nice inns, waterfalls and walks in the jungle. Do go. July/03
Enjoying long-term rental in northern Europe - Enjoying long-term rental in northern Europe - Although I love living in Ireland, I have a bad case of wanderlust and a taste for foreign foods. I love to poke around markets when I travel, particularly if I have the use of a kitchen where I can cook local dishes. Renting is a good option, and I've always found that it ends up being much cheaper than a lengthy hotel stay. Escape to Cape Town - Moving To One Of The World's Most Beautiful Cities ~ By Connie Gargano - Cape town is said to be one the most exciting cities in the world. The mountains behind and the beaches in front. Cape Town has always been a popular retirement destination for Brits. And recently it has become a popular business location for companies from the U.S. If you are thinking about moving your business to South Africa then you may need the help of a local consultant. The above article will help you contact a group that can do just that. March/03 Escape To Dublin - By Dale Heinen - "...this was the place that spawned the monumental new playwrights Conor McPherson and Martin McDonagh, it was also the home of two seminal theaters, the Abbey and the Gate. I would find more funding, more public support for my plays, wonderful actors, writers on the verge of discovery, and a burgeoning film industry which would throw open its arms when I was ready to segue into film directing." Playwright Dale Heinen talks about the new Dublin. New: Falling In Love With Kathmandu - by Robin Sparks - More On Nepal's Wild Expat Scene - I am in the garden one morning reading the Himalayan Times surrounded by flowers and vines just outside of the crimson doors which lead into the house which has been my home for the past four months. The doors are flung open to receive another day. The flowers in our garden: dahlias, geraniums, peonies, roses... A vine droops over the front doors, heavy with passion fruit. The papaya tree outside my bedroom window stands straight and strong, its newly pruned limbs sprouting tiny green leaves. A white grapes vine is growing over there, and a juniper bush here, bright pink chrysanthemums, marigolds, snapdragons, coral hibiscus, royal purple dahlias, yellow roses, mums, golden irises, squash vines, a mango tree, and a statue of Lord Shiva, with fresh cut flowers in his lap and petals scattered over his head. By 11 AM, Nepal is a kiln. June/02 Families in Global Transition Conference ~ Indianapolis, Indiana ~ October 2-4, 2002 - FGT Conference - Kevin McNulty, the founder of Humadyn Consulting, says, "When it comes to global transition and relocation, there are real solutions to real problems, regardless of how outrageous they may seem. Whether you are an employee relocating with a corporate, government or service oriented entity or an expert or transition support specialist, then attendance at the FGT Conference is a must for you. It's a one-stop-shop bringing people and resources together in one place." Sept./02 Finally In Mumbai - India's Financial And Commercial Capital ~ by Rajdeep Bhattacharjee - It was early Sunday morning when my Air India flight landed at the Chattrapati Shivaji International Airport and I was excited to be finally in the city that never sleeps! The sheer chance to explore the city that is always on the move, a city that is so different from any other cities of India made me really excited from inside. Arguably, the most modern city in India, Mumbai is the commercial & financial capital city of India. May/05 Financing an Escape from the Rate Race: My Move to Morelia - Sandy Caputo looked at the horizon and decided to take the risk. She did and she succeeded in finding a niche for herself in Morelia, Mexico.. Sandy writes, "Newly divorced and with a very tiny nest egg, I sat there by that pool in Morelia and began toying with the idea that I could, if I was careful and brave enough, risk walking away from security to gamble on making life work for me on a saner and more personally fulfilling scale. So I bit the bullet a year later, resigned my position, cancelled plans to return to the agency somewhere down the road, and dropped that dream-strangling hold that relying on U.S.-supplied health and medical security had become. I now have my novel AND a half-way completed book called Shortcut to Morelia with a major publisher. I also consult for my agency and my living expenses are being covered nicely under that arrangement at about one-fourth the number of hours I was previously putting in." Finding A Job At The UN - Learning Where To Look For A Job In The UN ~ By: Michele Ann Jenkins - The UN from my experience is a very hard organization to find a job in. Many of the jobs inside the UN are advertised only within the UN itself. And that is the key to finding a job with the UN: knowing someone who can tell you when job openings are posted. Living in Geneva and working in the Palace des Nations and handling the kinds of problems that the UN faces on a daily basis must be stimulating. Learn through the above article how to find a job in the UN and what its like when you finally land a job in an organization that may maintain the peace. Feb./03 Finding
A Place To Stay In Geneva ~ A
Guide To English Resources ~ By
Michele Ann Jenkins - Very good article on what you need to know when looking
for an apartment in Geneva. Geneva is the European home of the UN and the
city is famous for its diplomatic history - Geneva was the home of the
League of Nations. The town is a fun place to live in from what friends
tell me. If you find a job with an international organization and find
yourself based in Geneva, then take a look at the above article and get
the "heads up" on what you need to know in order to find a place to live.
Aug/03
Finding Fortaleza, Brazil ~ The Best City In Brazil ~ by Alexander Arden - I had traveled to more than 50 countries all over the world, but had never traveled to Brazil, as it was never on the way to another destination, and I heard Rio was dangerous. But I finally found myself going through a divorce and traveled down here with a friend of mine. I bought a ticket in advance that let me visit 5 different cities. Sao Paulo is just a very big place like New York City. The waterfalls at Foz de Irauzu are magnificent, much more beautiful than Niagra, and while there I bought a new watch, laptop and digital camera at the duty free shopping center on the border with Argentina. Jun/05 Finding The Center In Barcelona ~ A Year In Barcelona ~ By Blane Bachelor - Barcelona is the capital of Catalonian culture and anyone from Barcelona will tell that being Catalonian is something very different from being Spanish. The city is covered in layers of history and culture and as a place to spend a year in it offers something for everyone: great food, great people and great sites. Go and see for yourself. Dec./02 Fond Memories And A Common Sense Approach - Living In Morelia, Mexico ~ by David Wix - For me, living in Morelia was a very rewarding experience. It was certainly far different than what I had been used to in the United States. When I went there in 1997, technology existed, however, technicians were at times limited in their knowledge compared to their counterparts in the United States. Therefore, on occasion, computer equipment did not work as well as what I had been accustomed to. And, computer services were much more limited. For instance, when I first arrived at Centro Mexicano Internacional (CMI, my school in Morelia), there was one computer available 10 to 30 minutes a day to students for email services. If I wanted additional time and services, I had to go rent one of the two or three available computers at a local cyber café a few blocks down the street from CMI. Jan/04 Foreign Investment in China ~ Rules, Regs and Proceedures - Investing in China - Butterfield, Reimer & Associates (Hong Kong) Ltd. writes, "Shanghai, the worlds' 5th largest city with over 22 million people. It is the home of 2500 high rise buildings, including the third largest building on earth. The rules how to start your investment in China and especially booming regions like Shanghai are sometimes confusing. However, if advised properly this is the path to take. China is the market of the future!" June/02. From Cornwall to the Cotswolds: England’s best holiday cottages - If you've always dreamed of renting an idyllic English country cottage with roses around the door, the editor of International Living’s U.K. edition has just the key to your pleasure. Here is her handpicked collection of period properties in off-the-beaten-track locations from Lands End to Chipping Norton—available for as little as £35 per person per week. From Guayaquil to Esmeraldas: Ecuador’s best real-estate buys on offer right now - Giant Pacific breakers crested and crashed on the sand. A damp ocean breeze tickled palms as they swayed over the beachfront restaurant where I sat, enjoying my delicious 72-cent cheese omelet and 38-cent cup of fresh, thick coffee with creamy, hot milk. A boy rode past on his bicycle carrying a bucket loaded with wriggling fish. This was as good as it gets for those who enjoy the beach... by Gary Scott From Pub Culture Into The Graveyard Of Ambition ~ A Rainy Day In Galway ~ By Will Sullivan - Will Sullivan has written a very good portrait of a moment he had while living in Galway. Ireland's west coast is one of the places I've visited that left a deep impression on me; it was the atmosphere of the place that sticks: heavy dark clouds, the rain, the green countryside and the friendly and open people that live on the coast. If you like pubs, rain, and dark days then Will captures the feelings that go with Ireland very well. April/03 From Santiago de Cuba to Havana in only Three Weeks - From Santiago de Cuba to Havana in only Three Weeks - Linda Thalman is the director of WebFrance International and editor of the Paris In Sites Newsletter. She has traveled extensively. On a recent trip to the land of music, laughter, and rum, she lived Cuba from east to west. Linda writes, "At the first step out of the Santiago de Cuba airport on Saturday, 12 February, we salsa-ed through a receiving line of costumed dancers moving to the beat of Cuban music. And the beat went on and on throughout our trip from east to west in Cuba. After three weeks of almost no TV -- CNN and even France-2 television are available at the big hotels, no newspapers -- only the Spanish-language national daily Granma, and no Internet -- no Internet cafe anywhere, es bueno!, we found it actually is possible to totally disconnect -- what a fiesta!"
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