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Fundamental Financial Advice For People Moving To Live Abroad 12/05/2008
There is SO much to get organised once a decision has been made that you want to relocate to live abroad.  Trust us, having done it we know what it takes.  In fact, we have ants in our collective pants and are forever moving from one country to another and we still find the whole thing complicated, time consuming and stressful.  But, as you are no doubt aware, (or at least clinging to the hope of!), it is worth the hassle in the end. So, the one thing you don’t want to be worrying about when you’re organising new schools, new jobs, new accommodation and a whole new life are the financial aspects of your future life.  However, if you’re a regular reader of this site you’ll know that the one thing we go on about ad nauseum is the fact that financial failings are the number one reason why... more

Velingrad The Discriminating Tourists Choice 14/03/2008
Based on Artu Paasilinna's bestselling novel, the film Vatanen's Hare tells the story of a life-changing trip around Canada. The movie was shot in Velingrad two years ago. The producer's decision to use this relatively unknown Bulgarian spa resort, 133km south of Sofia, caused a stir. Does this little town, nestled at the foot of the Rila and Rhodope mountains in the central part of the Chepino Valley, resemble Canada in any way? The answer is, absolutely not. But it is surrounded by pine trees. And, as the film crew probably discovered, it can be just as tranquil as Canada's forests. Velingrad, one of Bulgaria's most popular spa towns, is 800m above sea level and boasts more than 2000 hours of sunshine annually. Yet, in the summer, the fresh nights are a welcome... more