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BarrieMahoney

Debit Cards for Expats - 'Twitters from the Atlantic'

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Many of us have fallen out with credit cards. Individually, as well as nationally and globally, we can now see that being encouraged to s...

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'Living the Dream' by Barrie Mahoney

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Do you dream of a better life, more money, less pressure at work, sunshine, beaches and blue skies? How can you achieve your dream? L...

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BarrieMahoney Do you dream of a better life, more money, less pressure at work, sunshine, beaches and blue skies? How can you achieve your dream? Living the Dream is for those who plan to escape to another country, another climate and another lifestyle. It is a dream of opening a new chapter in life and to expose the reader to a new culture, a new pace and perhaps a new language. Living the Dream paints a picture of Barrie's real life experiences on an island in the Atlantic. Experiences that turn out to be hilarious, frustrating, unbelievable and heart warming, which are meant to entertain and amuse, as well as to encourage and support. www.barriemahoney.com and www.thecanaryislander.com
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The European Family - 'Twitters from the Atlantic'

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I admit to being a proud European. Although English born and bred, and I still love the United Kingdom, including Scotland if it remains ...

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The South American Factor - 'Twitters from the Atlantic'

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BarrieMahoney The Canary Islands have a richness, colour and diversity that are probably unequalled in most parts of Europe. No, I am not talking about the flora and fauna of these islands, but its people. Here you will find people of all colour, faith and no faith, straight, gay and transgendered. In the main, all rub along happily with each other and this is one of the many reasons why I adore these islands so much. The islands offer a culture of ‘live and let live’ with tremendous energy, vitality and enthusiasm - feelings and impressions that are quickly sensed by our many thousands of tourists to the islands and why they return year after year. www.barriemahoney.com and www.thecanaryislander.com
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Live and Let Live - 'Twitters from the Atlantic'

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Live and Let Live One of the many things that I love about our island in the sun is the ‘live and let live’ attitude of most of its pe...

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BarrieMahoney Live and Let Live One of the many things that I love about our island in the sun is the ‘live and let live’ attitude of most of its people. No, I don’t mean the thousands of tourists, but the true Canarian people, those who were born here and have stayed in this little corner of Paradise. As long as it is broadly legal and does not interfere with anyone else, in the main, anything goes. For many of its present day expat population, with its heady mix of faith, culture, colour and sexuality, it takes time to get used to not being judged. Maybe this stems from the time, it is said, when Spain’s General Franco, intolerant of gay men in the military, would ship them off to Gran Canaria, which became a kind of penal colony for homosexuals. www.barriemahoney.com and www.thecanaryislander.com
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The Big Sleep

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BarrieMahoney 'Twitters from the Atlantic' is a quirky and amusing weekly blog by author and international columnist, Barrie Mahoney, about an expat's perspective of life from an island in the Atlantic Ocean. For more information, go to: www.barriemahoney.com
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Rediscovering radio - 'Twitters from the Atlantic'

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BarrieMahoney As much as many expats such as myself enjoy living in our newly adopted countries, it is strange what we miss from our countries of origin. Lemon Curd, Persil tablets and Branston pickle are just a few of the items that I know our friends beg visitors to bring when they visit. For me, it is Marmite, mince pies and ‘J’ cloths that ensure that our visitors receive a particularly warm welcome. I also miss BBC radio news, as well as radio drama... www.barriemahoney.com and www.thecanaryislander.com
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Keeping in Touch

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purplelover110, skattyadz like this.

BarrieMahoney 'Twitters from the Atlantic' is a quirky and amusing weekly blog by author and international columnist, Barrie Mahoney, about an expat's perspective of life from an island in the Atlantic Ocean. For more information, go to: www.barriemahoney.com

purplelover110 I love hand-written letters ^^. I do write letters to my friends sometimes :).
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Admiral Nelson and the Canary Islands - 'Twitters from the Atlantic'

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Admiral Nelson and the Canary Islands You may remember Horatio Nelson from school history lessons as the jolly little man with the big...

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Lighthouses and Lime Kilns - 'Twitters from the Atlantic'

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BarrieMahoney Lighthouses and Lime Kilns "There are many lighthouses in the Canary Islands and locals and many visitors will know that there is a particularly fine one at Maspalomas in Gran Canaria. The lighthouse, or Faro in Spanish, helps sailors to navigate their ships and is an integral part of sea-life. Usually, they are cylindrical towers with a light on top, and emit a fixed sequence of beams that is unique to a particular lighthouse. Built in 1980, the Maspalomas lighthouse is still operational and, for those who like full details, provides 3 white flashes every 13 seconds. Before lighthouses were invented, sailors were warned of hazards by the lighting of fires along the coastline..." www.barriemahoney.com and www.thecanaryislander.com

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