Travel round up
Cross Channel route saved A French-based ferry operator has stepped in at the 11th hour to take over a popular cross-Channel route, which was due to be axed by P&O
Cool for cats
CERTAIN ELEMENTS of my growing legions of fans have suggested to me in recent weeks that I should join a dating service rather than pour out my heart on these
New social security rules for independent workers
THE GOVERNMENT recently changed the salary basis for social security payments from independent workers. Every independent worker, who doesn’t pay social security for any other social security system, must choose
Mickey’s fifth kingdom
A 30,000-capacity Hong Kong Disneyland theme park has now opened. The Disney Corporation’s 5th Magic Kingdom-style park is a joint venture between them and the Hong Kong SAR Government. Overlooking
The ABC of A-Day (Part 1)
A-DAY IS April 6 2006, when sweeping new changes to UK pensions legislation will come into action making pensions simpler, more flexible and will give more choice as to how
Can you really trust special offers…
Can you really trust special offers to offer you something special? TO AVOID converting sterling to the euro for every price mentioned, 0.71 sterling equals one euro, approximately. I mention
Pleasures enjoyed à deux
ONE VISITOR gone and two pending events has resulted in our house having a higher standard of cleanliness than usual. The undisturbed corners and muddle so loved by geckos and
Transferring your fiscal residency to Portugal – get it righ
WHETHER YOU are planning an impending move to Portugal to retire, simply seeking a more attractive lifestyle in the sun, or have lived here for many years, yet are in
CENTRAL AMERICA
Storm kills 39 At least 39 people across Central America have been killed in flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rains brought by tropical storm Stan. El Salvador, already shaken
Prepare yourselves for autumn!
THE AUTUMN equinox is drawing closer, the evenings are noticeably shorter and the nights longer and cooler. It’s time to think about preparing properties for the forthcoming winter months and