cirdan
English expat in Switzerland
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Folktales and legends in Switzerland by Diksha
Hello everyone, Time to spark your imagination! Below is a list of questions to pique your interest in folktales and legends associated with Switzerland. 1. Name 3 popular legends that have been passed down from generation to generation in ...
Actually, there a plenty of folk tales from across Switzerland. I wil share one with you. Villagers wanted to build a bridge over a narrow ravine. They tried many times but every time the bridge collapsed before it was finished. So they sent ... Read More
Living the life in Alicante by gwyn99
Moved to Alicante 14 months ago and now living the dream, it's a beautiful cosmopolitan city, with plenty to do and see. My partner and I now own a Thai restaurant [Thai Corner} in the old town of the city which is the only authentic Thai ...
Good luck to all those who have succeeded. I am often surprised by the number of good to very good restaurants and bars you find in and around Alicante that seem to have very few clients, no matter at what time you go there. Just wondering how ... Read More
Where to buy Furniture in Alicante by Mike2016
Hi We're moving to Alicante city soon and would appreciate suggestions for good places to buy furniture for our apartment. On previous visits we saw plenty of furniture in one of the Cortes Ingles stores (and a few shops selling mainly beds ...
Hi Mike, The Albir Colonial is outside of the town proper, but it's definitely walkable. I'd advise to print out a map before you go so you don't get lost. Mabe they have anothers shop in a different location that is more practical? ... Read More
Private rental of holiday property on one-off basis
I have had a holiday property in El Campello for three years now. When we first bouight it we briefly toyed withe the idea of generating some extra cash by renting it out while we weren't there. But we decided that it needed to be a home to us ... Read More
Legality of taking photos of people by Culebronchris
I'm trying to find out about the legal position in Spain as to taking photos of people in public places such as streets, festivals, fiestas and events in general. Yesterday I was taking some nighttime pictures of fairground rides. A parent ...
I'm a tran fan myself and taking pictures of trains in Spain can be a mixed adventure. I have many times been stopped by security agents. There was a time that you could write to some office in Madrid and ask for a permit to take such ... Read More
Best residential areas in Alicante? Any family to help us please? by FayeBlaze
I have had an amazing business opportunity which involves moving to alicante from the uk in January which me (28) & my son (11) are very excited for & as we are looking to buy a house/villa in a residential area so we can make friends ...
I have a holiday home in El Campello and am planning on moving there permanently at some point. What I can recommend about El Campello are the beautiful beaches and the tram that whisks you into central Alicante in no time. El Campello is not a ... Read More
Where to buy Furniture in Alicante by Mike2016
Hi We're moving to Alicante city soon and would appreciate suggestions for good places to buy furniture for our apartment. On previous visits we saw plenty of furniture in one of the Cortes Ingles stores (and a few shops selling mainly beds ...
Not quite central Alicante, but when we bought our holiday property in El Campello three years ago we went to a shop called Muebles Pastor in El Campello, located on the main street just by the station. The owner, Paco, was extremely helpful. He cut ... Read More