Costa Women were featured this week by The Telegraph Expat in an article entitled “The Future’s Female in Spain”  Below is the interview; I’d love to hear your feedback! Expat adventures: the future’s female in Spain As the expat network Costa Women welcome their 2,500th member, we look at how British women are making their mark […]
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I’ve had a wonderful time with my sister staying here, lazying under the spanish sun, that is still shining brightly here, no sign of autumn yet… other than the flocks of geese that fly over head on their journey to the warmer shores of Africa…  We visited our favourite restaurants, took short nature walks, collected
As I mentioned in my last blog post, my latest crime thriller, Someday Never Comes, will be released on Friday. As I live here in Spain, the publishers are holding an online launch party, to which you are all invited. It’s an all-day event, so you are welcome to drop in for five minutes or
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250 Women celebrated Costa Women Marbella’s 1st Anniversary Party on Friday 26th July at La Veranda-Verde in the Royal Tennis Club in El Rosario. The night was a celebration of the new Costa Women’s Russian Costa Women group and its fusion with representatives of the 57 other nationalities that comprise the Costa Women community. Costa Women were
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Summer is now in full swing, with plenty of BBQ, beach time, and most of us are spending a lot of time basking in the sun, either sun bathing or exercising outside. However, in Southern Spain the sun rays are strong and the heat can be intense so it is important to take extra precautions
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So you are taking the plunge and moving to Spain! And before I get over excited about the fabulous country, wonderful environment, food, culture, wine etc. let’s take a minute for a reality check about working here with the assistance of Mr. Stephen Covey via Seven Habits of Highly Effective (Women) Expats! Seek first to understand and
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This is an adapted version of a post which first appeared on Scribbler in Seville.   Captain Haddock’s outbursts are a lot less colourful than some Spanish expressions.  In this post I’m looking at Spanish expressions which have caught my attention over the years. As a writer, translator, sometime English teacher and language
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What do you do when you move to a new country and don’t know anyone? The first item on your list needs to be networking.  Read more via my interview with nancy todd of The Spain Scoop: http://www.thespainscoop.com/expert-travel-advice-spain-scoop/#sthash.3dTNry2q.dpuf
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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
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My friend Lala Ema has arranged a very exclusive and authentic trip to our beloved Lecrin Valley ; ‘FOOD & MUSIC BUCOLIC HOLIDAY IN ANDALUSIA, SEPTEMBER 16-20 2013’ included ofcourse a visit Casa Lavanda.(please like our facebook page) Do not miss this unique trip and book now (limited places available so be quick !) Hope
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