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Wandering Around The ‘Old’ Town Of Phuket

When getting to know a new place, whether just visiting, or moving there for good, learning about the history and culture is always in the top three of the ‘must do’ list for me. If it’s a place steeped in

Deciding On Dual Citizenship, Or Not

I’ve lived in the UK about 24 years and apart from the time I abandoned logic and decided to travel without my old passport that says ‘Indefinite Leave to Remain’ as well as my current one I’ve never really strongly

Social Media – Keeping Us In The Loop

Like many Brits, a lot of my immediate family lived close by when I was growing up, and the ones who were spread out over the country, we saw perhaps once a year. Anyone who moved overseas kept in touch

The Best American Foods You Won’t Find in Germany

It’s that time of year again. The time when little girls go door-to-door selling the most delicious cookies in the world. And while I am sitting over here in Germany, all I can think about is how amazing a Samoa

Two Old Fools And Bottled Gas

It began with a polite knock on the door. Joe answered it and found two smiling men in uniform waiting on the doorstep. “Good morning,” said the one with the clipboard, “we are sorry for disturbing you, we’ve come to

Contrary To What Some People Think, Our Life In Panama Doesn’t Suck. . .

“You’re unpatriotic!” Two years ago, I arrived in Las Tablas, Panama, with statements like that ringing in my ears. Moving abroad was a rocky road, for us. Something I’d always wanted to do – live overseas – became an urgent

What Scent Are You ‘Singing’?

Nice is about 27 km (17 miles) from the “perfume capital of the world”, Grasse, with its large parfumeries, “Fragonard” and “Molinard,” as its major industries and tourist attractions. There are several additional options, though, as Nice has “Molinard,” Eze