Southern Spain is known for its warm, sunny climate and Malaga, which is part of the Costa del Sol, is certainly no exception. Located between two river valleys, the growth of the city has been influenced by the surrounding natural environment, which is rocky with mountain peaks where vegetation thrives and birds and animals find a haven. Young people enjoy the variety of nightlife on offer in the city and in typical Spanish style this doesn’t really get warmed up [...]
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20Dec
2011
2011
Working with Estate Agents for the First Time
Many home buyers begin searching for new homes online, but when it comes time to buy, most of them will contact estate agents to help them through the negotiation process. Many of them, however, have never worked with estate agents before and are not aware of certain procedures. For starters, it’s important to know that many estate agents work on commission, or in other words, they don’t get paid unless they sell a home. Hence, they compete – with other [...]
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13Dec
2011
2011
Visit Cyprus, Birthplace of Aphrodite
Cyprus is an island in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, and the legendary birthplace of the goddess of beauty and love, Aphrodite (Kypris in Cyprian). The goddess was said to have emerged fully grown from a foaming sea, and ancient portraits depict her posing on a giant scallop. The goddess is recognised nowadays by “Anthestiria” or spring flower festivals, which celebrate spring and the rebirth of nature. Parades of people carry fresh flowers in the south west city of [...]
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14Nov
2011
2011
Island Magic in Menorca
Menorca is part of the Balearic Island cluster off the coast of Spain, taking its name from the larger Majorca Island nearby. Two official languages are Spanish and Catalan; however, Menorca’s location in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea means it is home to many different cultures dating back to ancient times. One of the prime reasons to visit Menorca is its unique culture, which mixes Colonial and Spanish influences with a bit of island magic as well. Fiestas take [...]
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11Jul
2011
2011
Great Ballooning Destinations
Ballooning is all about having a fun time and experiencing the world in a new way, perched aloft thousands of feet about the ground it is easy to let your cares evaporate into thin air. Some places are of course better to do this than others – here are three amazing places to explore the world from far, far above. Arizona Arizona has one of the most dramatic landscapes in the world – desert stretches to the Colorado River which [...]
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