When you think of Argentina, what do you associate it with? I always think amazing steaks! Argentinian steaks are so good, it’s unbelievable. And I would have thought that for a country that can export such a costly product, their economy would be stable. Maybe not brilliant, but okay. Turns out, I was wrong. ArgentinaContinue reading “Argentinian Crisis – A Financial Quandary”
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Why Today Is Important: 9th March
This day is important for more than one religion, in two distinctly different parts of the world. The first holiday I stumbled across, was Purim. Purim, a Jewish festival that falls on different dates each year on the Western calendar, but routinely falls on the 13th day of the Hebrew month of Adar (late winter/earlyContinue reading “Why Today Is Important: 9th March”
Why Today Is Important: 8th March
Happy International Women’s Day! I know some readers may be rolling their eyes at this, and to be honest I can sympathise. I can understand Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, but when I first heard about International Women’s Day I was a bit sceptical. Why do we need a day all about women? I’m sureContinue reading “Why Today Is Important: 8th March”
Is Filial Piety Still A Thing?
For myself, yes. Personally, I grew up in a very working class neighbourhood. Everyone who could work did, taking it in turns to look after us children. Mum and dad weren’t married, and didn’t live together, so she counted as a single mum. The same could be said for my sister, who had her firstContinue reading “Is Filial Piety Still A Thing?”
Portugal Offers A Helping Hand
With Britain leaving the EU, British travellers to European countries will find themselves in need of medical insurance, and this will really catch a lot of people out. Before now, British tourists were covered by the European Health Insurance Card, aka EHIC. This little card is great! But unfortunately for us Brits, we’re having toContinue reading “Portugal Offers A Helping Hand”
Can Death Be Eco-Friendly?
Humanity has always sought to commemorate and preserve our loved ones when they die. The problem is, we’re starting to realise just how heavy a price we’re paying in respecting our dead. Our cemeteries take up massive amounts of land, and ridiculous amounts of water in the maintenance. We’re running out of room, and inContinue reading “Can Death Be Eco-Friendly?”
Trump Terror: Could He Win Again?
I still remember the fear in November 2016. People around the world were gathering around their TVs, phones and computers, waiting with wide eyes and bated breath. Myself? I was in China, studying in a class with students from South Korea, Japan, America, Russia and other varying countries with differing views. The tension in ourContinue reading “Trump Terror: Could He Win Again?”
Gold or Gaia?
Armenia isn’t known for its strong economy, or developed industry. So when the government was offered a $500 million investment by Lydian International, it was hardly a surprise that they snatched up the offer. The company had seen the potential for Armenian gold, and jumped at the chance to establish a mine in a remote,Continue reading “Gold or Gaia?”
Why Today Is Important: 1st March
Saint David (approx. 520AD), the patron saint of Wales, was a man of mystery and legend. Today, the 1st March, is the day the Welsh dedicated to this holy man, a home grown hero and icon to many. Some rumoured that he was the nephew of King Arthur, and the overall consensus is that heContinue reading “Why Today Is Important: 1st March”
Country Profile: Albania
Population Size: 3.2 million Area: 28,748 km sq, 11,100 miles sq Main language(s): Albanian Primary religion(s): Islam, Christianity Life expectancy: men = 74, women = 80 Geography: mountainous with a long coastline Current leader: Prime Minister Edi Rama Bordering countries: Montenegro, Serbia, Republic of Macedonia, Greece, Croatia, Italy. Stability: corrupt, but functioning. Currently a potentialContinue reading “Country Profile: Albania”
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