British Expat Newsletter: August 2013
This month: Reverse culture shock – what happens when you return to your home country after an extended period of living abroad.
Five questions about the Tower of London – Quick Quiz
The Tower of London is one of London’s most famous landmarks – especially since it became the destination of choice for state prisoners. But what else do you know about the oldest Royal Residence in England?
The full English breakfast?
“The overly generous combo of bacon, eggs, black pudding, baked beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, toast and a mug of tea has set the honest working men of Britain up for the day and dampened hangovers since time immemorial. Whilst other nations may have equally gluttonous morning menus, there’s something peculiarly unique about a full English breakfast that can’t be emulated anywhere in the world.” Or can it? Jamie Waddell comes up with a few shocking food facts that might make you choke on your cornflakes…
Cinque Terre charmer
The village of Manarola in Italy’s Cinque Terre National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Forex: timing it right!
Choosing the right time to buy or sell currency is an arcane art rather than a scientific skill. Nevertheless, good information can help take some of the guesswork out of it – and that’s just what OzForex are offering here!