Lifestyle guide and resources for the Transient
The growth of the vegetarian movement is astonishing. Twenty years ago, the word was virtually unknown, so when it was announced you were vegetarian, the barrage of questions seemed unending… foreign? Not any longer. Strange how much things change in a short 20 years. [Read more...]
Stress blows problems out of all proportion, especially when you are nineteen and you’re currently attending University. [Read more...]
Finland. The frozen wasteland of the north nestled between Russia and Sweden. Home to Santa Claus and reindeer and the withdrawn, socially reclusive, silent Finns.
That’s the general misconception about Finland. Yes, it’s a Nordic country rubbing shoulders with Sweden and Russia, and Santa Claus does in fact have an entire village dedicated to him in the Arctic circle city of Rovaniemi complete with a herd of reindeer. But, though the Finns may come across reserved at first, give them a shot or two (more like ten) of kossu (the colloquial term for the Finnish vodka Koskenkorva) and you’ll see a whole other side to these people. [Read more...]
I must admit it. I like food! One might say it is my preferred heuristic device for exploring new places.
When I first visited Romania, I was really curious about what this small country had to offer in the field of gastronomy. Back in Greece, I was accustomed to various dishes, and you may know that Greeks love to eat.
With the number of vegetarians in the world increasing, to the tune of 10 percent per year – due to the realization that lifestyle is more beneficial in sustaining health, longevity and prevention of disease, it comes as no surprise that in most parts of the world, finding a good vegetarian eatery is not as challenging as one might think. [Read more...]
Moving to a new country is no small task. That is especially true when you move to a large international city like London. While the move may seem daunting at first, there are some simple steps you can take to make the process go smoothly. [Read more...]
Crime isn’t one of the most important issues in Denmark. It is a relatively safe country, and the crime that does happen is generally non-violent in nature, however, it’s simply a fact that crime levels in the capital, Copenhagen, have been going up in the last few years. In particular, street crime, robbery and sexual abuse. [Read more...]
Hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa where an ‘extreme’ winter involves frost on the grass and a maximum temperature that dares to dip into the lower double digits (Celsius), I’ve always been attracted to the snowy wastelands of northern climes. Snow was a novelty, a white Christmas something only seen in the movies and 4 hours of sunlight a day ludicrous and inconceivable. [Read more...]
As I found myself on a plane headed towards Romania, I must admit that I felt terrified. I was moving away from my home, sunny Greece, into a new, unexplored place, a strange country, with vampire myths, and bizarre traditions. [Read more...]
I’ve lived most of my life as an ‘expat’, the majority of that time in Spain, that eternal haven for the well (and not so well) off who flock here every year, mostly from the frozen climes of Northern Europe, seeking paradise in the sun.
One part of the Spanish lifestyle which is almost unknown in more temperate zones is the ‘siesta’, the idea of shutting up the shop, factory, office or whatever and (sometimes) going off to sleep. At first it can be irritating but you’ll soon get used to it and even enjoy it.
Truthfully, most Spaniards have little more than a nap after a long, leisurely and often wine-accompanied lunch, sometimes with ‘mama y papa y todo la familia), sometimes with a sandwich in the park, sometimes with a six course banquet!
Uruguay’s lack of architectural uniformity entices visitors toward permanent residency. Turn a corner, and you might find an English-style house with a thatched roof, a quaint beach cottage, a humble adobe or a stately manor. The possibilities are endless. Uruguayans have a strong sense of personal freedom, which prevents the development of neighborhood associations that [...]
I’m sitting in an auditorium in a school in Thailand. My cousin is next to me planning courses. I spent the morning stretching on top of a brick staircase in the sky. The steps were falling apart and as I walked up it hoping the structure wouldn’t crumble beneath me. The staircase didn’t seem [...]
Stress blows problems out of all proportion, especially when you are nineteen and you’re currently attending University.
What’s your experience with Indian – or on a broader scale – South Asian food? Are you in love with it? Do you feel heartburn after a hearty meal of spicy lentils? If your experience is not good, chances are that you made a bad choice. South Asian food is as diverse as the languages [...]
They offer the best living standards in the world. They have the best career opportunities and the biggest salaries. In addition to this, they are the most heavily visited destinations in the world. I am talking about the top five countries with the biggest number of expats.
On a sunny summer’s morning in late January, you awaken in Montevideo to the sound of pulsating drum rhythms. The sound emanates from the waterfront. It intensifies, and draws closer. Look out your window. Women dress in scanty, elaborate costumes, parade down the street as they dance to the rhythm of the drums. It’s carnival [...]
I must admit it. I like food! One might say it is my preferred heuristic device for exploring new places. When I first visited Romania, I was really curious about what this small country had to offer in the field of gastronomy. Back in Greece, I was accustomed to various dishes, and you may know [...]
I thought I knew everything there was to know about the America and – New York for sure. I knew all the facts: I knew that I needed to spend an entire afternoon at Times Square and several afternoons in Central Park. I prided myself on my knowledge of all things a brand new expatriate [...]
“When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable.” – Clifton Fadiman
Somehow, whenever people speak of Cambodia, all they seem to remember is the great citadel of Angkor Wat. While Angkor is certainly the showpiece of ‘The Magnificent Kingdom’, I wasn’t buying the argument that if you had seen Angkor, you had seen Cambodia. Most of the people you meet on the streets will still proudly [...]
As I found myself on a plane headed towards Romania, I must admit that I felt terrified. I was moving away from my home, sunny Greece, into a new, unexplored place, a strange country, with vampire myths, and bizarre traditions.