The Special Relationship
At some point during World War 2, the United Kingdom and the United States of America put aside their previous military differences…
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There Is No Man In The Moon In South Africa
2014 saw its final supermoon of the year. A “supermoon” of course, is when a full moon, or new moon, happens at…
Read more →Tales from a Spanish Village: Two Old Fools And Wildlife Photos
After 10 years in our Spanish mountain village, we know what to expect in summer. The village fills up with people we…
Read more →A Month In The Life Of An English Writer In Tuscany – August Reflections
The continuing adventures of June Finnigan, her Man, and Farty Barty the cat. Benvenuto to all my Loyal and New Followers Here…
Read more →South Africa Diaries: Part 3 – Launching the Transkei Lottery [Dec 1990]
Score-a-lot Mvezo village, Umtata, is the birthplace of Nelson Mandela who was only released from prison in February 1990. Nine months later…
Read more →Studying Abroad: How To Apply To Universities In The UK
Having studied in England myself and wholly enjoyed the experience, I would like to share how one applies to the universities and…
Read more →It’s All About The People
You can go to the best party in the world, with your favourite music, the most succulent food in the most amazing…
Read more →Are We Slaves Or The Master To Our Digital Devices?
I recently read an article by Matthew Lieberman in Psychology Today headed: “Is Facebook ruining our brains?”. The interesting question for all…
Read more →Expat Living – What Is Our Impact?
When we decide to finally take the decision to live in another country, we are naturally nervous. Will we be accepted? How…
Read more →Could You Ever Return Home For Good?
Do you ever wonder whether you would be better off back in your home country? I guess it’s only natural that we…
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