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Back in 2002 at the concept of 1230 TWC we were the first businesswomen’s network; now not only are there many more face:to:face networks but we also have social media, that is, on-line networking. So let’s have a look at face:to:face network versus on-line networking. Do we need both, are they in competition? In my […]

Building on cultural and economic links with Spain, EUROAL 2013 International Travel Market for Latin America and Europe saw José Luis Córdoba, Director of Andalucía Lab Tourist Innovation Centre in Marbella, host a conference on “How to become smart destinations and not die in the attempt.” Held at Torremolinos Palacio de Congresos (6-8 June), 11

Having braved a week long trip abroad with a 10 year old and a 5 month old last year, I thought I’d put together a few tips to get you through flying with a baby.  It seemed to do the trick for us and we were left with a baby who slept for both take

I run two blogs – one for writers and one for readers of crime/thriller fiction. I am currently running weekly interviews on both blogs. If you are a published author and would like to feature on either blog, please let me know. For crime/thriller authors the blog link is: http://francesdiplinoreviews.blogspot.com.es/ For all other genres, the

Life is pleasant.  Death is peaceful.  It’s the transaction that’s troublesome. –          Isaac Asimov In today’s world we are all striving for Financial Safety, Security and Savings, however it is a sad fact that there are only two certainties in life – Death and Taxes – both of which can be expensive if not dealt

This last month has been really heavy for me… I feel the energies have intensified so much these past few weeks, vibrating at a very fast and high frequency…  not only coming from the cosmos but also from the centre of the earth… like hot flames burning away all my yesterdays that no longer support me… my old ways, memories,

I was about 27 when my new felt freedom of exploring life and experiencing what I liked and desired in life (of the previous 9 years from when I left the family nest at 18), began to filter into my consciousness…  I became aware of deep feelings inside of me, awakening a new sense of

  I REMEMBER feeling you for the first time, so soft and cuddly and feeling a sense of belonging… I REMEMBER blowing out my first birthday candle, making a mess and bouncing in an indoor chair… I REMEMBER playing with my sister outdoors and in our conservatory watching the caterpillars, chrysalis and butterflies transform in

New rules were announced this week… which affect those of us that live in Spain, but are British Nationals. We no longer apply for our passports via the office in Madrid. Now all applications need to go via Belfast. Press release: 7 May 2013 CHANGE TO PASSPORT SERVICE FOR BRITISH NATIONALS British nationals in Spain

Often our lives are a direct result of that which we believe.  It includes it all, the good, the bad and the really ugly.   Have you stopped to think why some things are not working out as you expected them to be?   Does it seem to you like money comes, and money goes,