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My Favourite Christmas Ornament

I don't like Christmas too much nowadays but that's a rather long story so let me tell you instead the story of my favourite Christmas ornament. As I am Spanish and I didn't meet... Read more

Paperblog Pick in Expat

Living in the Lucky Country Doesn't Come Cheap

I recently wrote for the UK Telegraph on the rising cost of expat life in the land down under. This is a contentious issue and one which is stirring up opinion on both sides o... Read more

LATEST ARTICLES BY PAPERBLOGGERS

G̶y̶p̶s̶i̶e̶s̶ R̶o̶m̶ Romanians in Paris

Like most Americans, I arrived in Europe with no prejudice I was aware of against gypsies. They do figure in a lot of songs and ballads, but usually in a... Read more

The 16 December 2011 by Sedulia
Culture, Self Expression, Travel
Expat Life: For Non-Americans Only

Get me out of here! Do you enjoy being in a crowd? Dancing, praying, demonstrating? Me, not so much. I am not fond of crowds, of being in a crowd. It makes me... Read more

The 02 December 2011 by Miss Footloose
Rants n' Raves, Self Expression, Travel
The "ultra All-inclusive" Barut Lara Resort Hotel

This week I celebrated Gabi's birthday by spending a few days with her and her beau, Murat, at the Barut Lara Resort Spa and Suites. The idea... Read more

The 06 December 2011 by Ellen
Travel
Expat Life: Looking for Love in Palestine

Many people enjoy living the expat life in the Middle East, but Ramallah, Palestine, is not generally known to be an expat haven. Yet it is a lovely place full... Read more

The 09 December 2011 by Miss Footloose
Travel
A Lousy Cup of Coffee and a Good Cup of Tea

Downtown Antalya Some days are just so frustrating. Like the other day, which started with an unadvertised bus route change that had me touring the entire regio... Read more

The 17 December 2011 by Ellen
Travel
Mannheim Christmas Market

Christmas in Germany is really nice. There are a lot of Christmas markets. After the visit to the specialist in Mannheim the other day, we went to our first... Read more

The 03 December 2011 by Ladyexpat
Family, Travel
St. Nikolaus Day in Germany

Christmas in Germany is a lot of fun. There are so many traditions and activities to do during the month of December. On December 6th, Germans celebrate St.... Read more

The 07 December 2011 by Ladyexpat
Family, Travel
2011 in Review

The last day of 2011 has caught me by surprise. In fact until yesterday evening (i.e. the evening of Friday 30th 2011), I was convinced that the 31st wasn't... Read more

The 31 December 2011 by Feistytapas
Self Expression
Anomalies of French Life: Transport Strikes During the Holidays

The airport of Lyons is closed. Planes are taking off from Paris CDG three hours late. Lines at the security checkpoints are madhouses. It must be Christmas in... Read more

The 19 December 2011 by Sedulia
Self Expression, Travel
A Day at Antalya's Police Station: Renewing myTurkish Residence Permit

A view of Antalya's harbor. This has nothing to do with the post, but it's important to remember why I'm here. In order to remain in Turkey past the 90 day visa... Read more

The 12 December 2011 by Ellen
Travel