Burgundy by Bike, Delays at Dover and Sex on the Beach
Our next visitors to Charity Cottage are due on 13 August. Keith, his son and his son-in-law are coming by car –…
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When Americans Come Home
We hear a lot about repatriation being just as difficult as re-locating in the first place. Usually I wonder how I would…
Read more →The Month of June
70th War End Celebrations, Weddings, Panacotta and Rose Digestivo, Earthquakes, Silvio, My Birthday and The Rock Chick Band’s sixth Annual Concert in…
Read more →Retirement Overseas Is Cheaper Than You Might Think
Two Reasons You Can’t Afford Not To Retire Overseas Your retirement nest egg has been marginalized, and you’re thinking there’s no way…
Read more →Why You Should Start an Expat Blog… Now
Everyone’s starting a blog these days. The only requirement is that you have something to say, and that the “something” offers actual…
Read more →A Centenary, a Climbdown, Some Puzzled Locals and a Unique Railway
July 1 2016 – 100 years since the murderous Battle of the Somme began. Most families have tales to tell. Here is…
Read more →A Birthday Balloon Flight, I Bersagliere And the Dance of the Hoopoe in Beautiful Chianti
The Month of May May is always a very busy month for the Italians and for us, in our little bit of…
Read more →Here’s The Real Reason To Retire Overseas
“I just don’t know what to do now. I mean… what do I do with myself at this stage? Where do I…
Read more →Being a Houseguest – How to Make Sure You’re Invited Back
It’s traveling time for many expats – that means, long journeys to see friends and family, and staying in their houses (possibly…
Read more →Nine Expat Career Lies You Need to Overcome
Every single struggle we experience on a daily basis; every complaint, every dissatisfaction, every career problem or personal battle can be drilled…
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