British Expat Newsletter:
7 September 2005
This week: Weddings – what with arranged marriages, extravagant wedding receptions, and forced marriages, they’re not always straightforward affairs.
Don’t stay in a hotel – rent a villa!
“Renting a villa is a brilliant alternative to staying in a hotel, especially if there are a few of you. There are many plus-points to consider.” Mark Eastwood of Costa Blanca Uncovered.com looks at the benefits of choosing a villa rather than a hotel as a temporary base in Spain.
Feria at Sierra de Yeguas
“It is different from the usual fiesta arrangements we have suffered (sorry, enjoyed) as they have yet another ‘tradition’… that of the water fight! No respect is given to dress, age, sex or infirmity. EVERY person gets wet (and I mean WET!).” Bob Fretwell throws himself into the celebrations at his new home town’s annual fiesta.
Life the Romanian way
“Being an expat from Blighty and now running a bed-and-breakfast just outside Pitesti for about 18 months, I’ve had the pleasure of sampling most of the delights the way of life has to offer here…” Alex Campbell takes a wry look at life in Romania!
What made me up sticks?
What made me uproot my young family, say goodbye to friends, close my business and move to Spain? At least once a day I wonder how…
Help!
“I needed a photo for some local advertising for my computer repair/networking business. This photo was taken on the kitchen counter with the aid of a ballpoint pen spring and some Blu Tack.”