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John and Trish, proprietors of the Celtic Cross bar near Jumilla, Spain

Open a bar in remote, rural Spain – are you crazy?

“‘Buy two crumbling old remote farmhouses and open up as a British bar/restaurant? Are you mad?’ – These were just the thoughts running through the minds of John and Trish when a property developer friend asked them to drive out into the Murcia countryside.” Find out how they got on in Elaine Ablett’s article.

Gathering nuts in May

“Germany is a land rich in tradition. However, every land, excepting perhaps Antarctica, is rich in tradition. And even there, I expect researchers have passed their time concocting traditions for all seasons. They probably perform their own spring rites like the rest of us, only in November and wearing thicker clothes.” Trevor’s thoughts turn to Germany’s traditional Springtide celebrations, which also include football, beer and – oh no – German folk music…