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May 1, 2013 in
Middle East Expat
The Moroccan Hammam tradition goes back hundreds of years and while it is an integral part of Moroccan culture, the custom extends beyond North Africa, to Turkey, Syria, the UAE and the rest of the Arab world. Although the setting varies – from common, public facilities where patrons gather to gossip, to more private, high-end
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April 18, 2013 in
Africa Expat
Situated at an altitude of 2,400m, Addis Ababa is Africa’s loftiest capital. Its temperate highland climate often confounds visitors whose expectations of Ethiopia are all heat, dust and desert. Who would have thought, for instance, that the Ethiopian capital typically receives as much rainfall between June and September as London would in an entire year.
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December 11, 2012 in
Asia Expat
Cafe culture is growing in Hong Kong, so expats looking for an excellent cup of coffee or a calming pot of tea are spoilt for choice. The SoHo and Central area of Hong Kong is great for people watching, and there’s no shortage of cool cafes here where you can drink up and take in
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December 11, 2012 in
Asia Expat, Expatriate Lifestyle
Myanmar is Southeast Asia’s hottest investment and tourism destination for 2012 and 2013, and the country will see a steady influx of expatriates in the next couple of years. While the military government relocated the country’s political centre to Naypidaw in 2006, Yangon, the former capital, still remains the country’s commercial centre and the liveliest
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August 31, 2012 in
Africa Expat, InterGlobal Expat Article
What prompted you to visit Morocco? A friend of mine is Moroccan and has always urged me to make Morocco my next travel destination. It didn’t take much persuading, when she mentioned sun, sand and tagine, I was sold. Marrakech was definitely my next stop. What were the positives and negatives about Morocco? The positives
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August 30, 2012 in
Europe Expat
Notting Hill: One of London’s trendiest and most affluent areas and a favourite haunt of the glitterati . The area sports elegant rows of Victorian and late Georgian townhouses, evenly punctuated by quirky independent boutiques selling bespoke furniture and chic unbranded fashion items. There’s a seemingly endless array of up-market bars and restaurants (or should
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August 30, 2012 in
Middle East Expat
If there’s one thing Dubai expats enjoy, it’s acting like a tourist every now and again. It’s one of the perks of living in an ever changing city like Dubai. In summer, when the heat makes outdoor activities impossible, expats go back to the basics. They visit the places they liked best when they first
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August 29, 2012 in
Asia Expat, InterGlobal Expat Article
Hong Kong is a dazzling city, especially at night when offices and skyscrapers turn on the colourful neon light displays on their facades. To take full advantage of the city’s electrical magic, head to one of these restaurants where you can enjoy not just great food, but awesome views too. THE PEAK Expats living in
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August 7, 2012 in
Asia Expat
It’s 10pm on a Saturday night and I’m sitting on the ground next to my bag in a sweltering dungeon-like parking garage near Shinjuku Station. Sweaty people fan themselves and watch buses pull in and out of the oversized parking spaces. I’m about to take my first ride on Japan’s night bus. Whenever I told
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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 