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July 31, 2012 in
Europe Expat, InterGlobal Expat Article
The Festival Internacional de Benicàssim (Fiberfib) takes place each year on the Costa del Azahar near Valencia. It’s Spain’s largest music festival and incorporates some of the best live acts on the planet, transforming the relatively sleepy town of Benicàssim into a colossal mass of revellers for about a week each year. With excellent weather
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July 31, 2012 in
Middle East Expat
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. During this month, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. Since UAE is a Muslim country, life in Dubai changes drastically for expats. For Muslim expats, it changes because well…they’re fasting from sunrise to sunset and are unable to eat or drink anything during that time. Since
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July 26, 2012 in
Asia Expat, Expatriate Lifestyle, InterGlobal Expat Article
With its crowded streets and urban sprawl, city life in Hong Kong can overwhelm and exhaust many an expat pretty quickly. Thankfully, there is plenty of nature to escape to and those looking for some fresh air and rejuvenation after a week in the office often hit one of the region’s many hiking trails. While
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July 20, 2012 in
Middle East Expat
Abu Dhabi is Dubai’s slightly less popular but just as luxurious neighbouring emirate. If you thought Dubai took the cake in glitz, glamour and impossibly luxurious projects—you thought wrong. From a Ferrari theme park, F1 race circuit to one of the world’s most most luxurious hotels, Abu Dhabi certainly knows how to do things in
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July 20, 2012 in
Asia Expat, InterGlobal Expat Article
I’ve always been the type of expat who says, ‘Communal bathing? Not for me.’ But a recent trip to Kanazawa changed my mind forever. After a long ride on the night bus, we arrived sore and worn out. My friend suggested we hit a ‘sauna’ and the experience was simply unforgettable. A total relaxation compound
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July 20, 2012 in
Asia Expat
One might say water is the lifeblood of Hangzhou. Whether it flows through a village or into a teacup, water bestows much joy and beauty to the city known as “heaven on earth”. One of the most enchanting cities in China, Hangzhou – the capital of Zhejiang province in Eastern China, is known by the
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July 18, 2012 in
Asia Expat
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July 18, 2012 in
Asia Expat
Japan is a world of contrasts and even in the high-tech super-metropolis of Tokyo, you find centuries-old temples and winding streets lined with shops selling traditional goods. But if you want to get out of the city and see the living culture of old Japan – not the theme-park version – there are several spots
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July 10, 2012 in
Asia Expat, InterGlobal Expat Article
If you’re an antique lover, Hong Kong will put a smile on your face. Hollywood Road, also known as antique street, and Wyndham Street, in the districts of Central and Sheung Wan, are prime locations for a full day of treasure hunting, while the alleyways around Man Mo Temple on Hollywood Road are a paradise
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July 10, 2012 in
Asia Expat
Set on a tranquil lake, back-dropped by the stunning Annapurna mountain range, Pokhara is Nepal’s second largest city and its gateway to the Himalayas. It has a laid-back vibe and obvious trekking connections, making it as much of a magnet for Gore-Tex clad mountaineer types as for dread-locked, pantaloon-wearing backpackers. For those who fall into 