Article 2 Cyprus the 2nd largest Mediterranean island is fast becoming home to Britain’s retiring silver haired generation as well as the UK´s Yuppies looking to spend their new internet wealth!! Cyprus a Greek speaking Republic joined the EU in 2004 and thus enabled working people to base themselves there as the EU allows free movement of trade and people. The advantage of Cyprus for working people is 3 fold. The Island is predominantly English speaking, the flights to Lanarka Airport are economic, direct and numerous and best of all tax rates are currently at 5%! Add to this driving […]
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You may already have heard of the island of Cyprus that lies in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey; it’s known as Aphrodite’s island because this is where legend has it that the goddess of love was born. But the northern third of the island is lesser known, lesser explored and as a result, untouched and pristine in its beauty. The climate on the entire island is typically Mediterranean – i.e., it is blissfully hot during the long hot summer months, it is temporarily wet during two short winter months and then lush during the brief springtime when Northern Cyprus […]
Gurgaon Restaurants Gurgaon, described as the Manhattan of India, is characterized by tall buildings, cosmopolitan population and a throbbing cultural and restaurant scene. The restaurants in Gurgaon pander to every taste and lifestyle, explaining the mushrooming of a number of Italian and Chinese restaurants. These restaurants offer something for everybody: a quick bite for the professional on the go; the family get-together-characterized by hearty lunches and boisterous laughter; the quiet and the ambiance for the doting couple and so on. Earth is an Italian style restaurant, with a whiff of the Catalan Landscape and of its people, its culture and […]
I am reading a great book by Kira Salak called Four Corners. It is her stories as a lone traveler in Papua New Guinea. It is interesting to read it from her point of view on the great dangers there. I read stuff and thought “really” I didn’t know that. You see our experiences were vastly different because she traveled their alone whereas I went over there when I was two and had all the protection of my family, other missionary families and all the wonderful PNG wantoks (friends) we had. Since I lived there until I was thirteen, I […]
Before we get to the Reagan landmarks in Dixon we stop in Paw Paw, Illinois, a small village many of you Illinois residents have probably passed on Interstate 39, you know you are there when you see the large electricity generating windmills on the horizon. Before 2005 the 850 person village of Paw Paw had no properties included on the federal National Register of Historic Places. The listing of the Stephen Wright House changed that in May of that year. After mingling amongst the windmills of the Mendota Hills Wind Farm for a bit, I made my way over to […]
Prince Albert is a delightful South African village in the Karoo, which is part of the Western Cape. Although we live in an arid region we are blessed with water from the Swartberg Mountains and the village is a little oasis. We enjoy a superb climate, with a high sunshine index and spectacular night skies. The village is a small gem, with beautifully preserved Cape Dutch, Karoo and Victorian buildings – 13 of which are National Monuments*. There is ample hotel and guest house accommodation to suit all preferences and pockets. We also offer farm accommodation. Prince Albert is known […]
In the vast landscape of programming languages, Python is a versatile and powerful tool that has gained immense popularity among developers of all levels. Created by Guido van Rossum and first released in 1991, Python has evolved into a robust and flexible language known for its simplicity, readability, and extensive library support. Python’s popularity can be attributed to its ease of use and ability to handle various tasks. Whether you’re a beginner taking your first steps into programming or a seasoned developer working on complex projects, Python provides an accessible and efficient environment that empowers you to bring your ideas […]