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Burial at Sea

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THE ONE WAY TICKET TO PARADISE

Barrie Mahoney / 20/05/2013 19:12

‘Twitters from the Atlantic’ - by Barrie Mahoney Barrie Mahoney was a teacher, head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Ca...

A NATIONAL OBSESSION

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A NATIONAL OBSESSION

Barrie Mahoney / 09/05/2013 15:53:45

It is a well-known characteristic of the British psyche that we like nothing more than to complain about the weather. Usually, it is the topic of most conversations and is a national obsession. It has...

Despite visits, many of us complain that we feel ‘out of touch’ and detached from the UK

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KEEPING IN TOUCH

Barrie Mahoney / 05/05/2013 08:03:13

I was chatting to an elderly couple, Anne and George, in a bar the other day. It is one of the benefits of people watching in local bars; there are just so many interesting people around. They t...

A recent march for Independence in Santa Cruz

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ROCKING THE BOATS

Barrie Mahoney / 28/04/2013 08:02:34

Hatred, rivalries and jealousies are a feature of human nature that, sadly, can continue for many years. If left unresolved, they become poisonous and destructive with implications that spread far bey...

Are you really covered in Spain

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HEALTH CARE - ARE YOU REALLY COVERED?

Barrie Mahoney / 20/04/2013 15:15:19

As I was growing up, my Mum always warned me never to talk about politics, sex or religion at the dinner table. For me, she also added later that I should not talk about vegetarianism or blood sports,...

A beautiful lavender plant that a friend gave us, is now home to many bees in my garden

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FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY, STING LIKE A BEE

Barrie Mahoney / 10/04/2013 19:06:04

As a child growing up in fenland Lincolnshire, I always seemed to be attacked by wasps, yet only once by a bumblebee, which had the misfortune to be squashed, as I was performing a dramatic handstand ...

Few people nowadays realise the impact that bananas from the Canary Islands made to the economy of the UK.

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THE BANANA FIGHTS BACK

Barrie Mahoney / 26/03/2013 08:42:24

I was pleased to read a recent news article commenting that Asda is the first UK supermarket to sell Canarian bananas through 230 of its UK stores. This initiative represents the first time in recent ...

The Cafe Bar

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THE CAFE BAR

Barrie Mahoney / 11/03/2013 07:38:06

"I really do fancy a cup of coffee. My feet are killing me!” I complained to my partner, as we trudged around the narrow streets of a very pretty village that we had recently discovered. &...

THE UNSUSPECTING EXPAT

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THE UNSUSPECTING EXPAT

Barrie Mahoney / 07/03/2013 18:50:34

‘Twitters from the Atlantic’ - by Barrie Mahoney Barrie Mahoney was a teacher, head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Ca...

Cycling is very popular with German and Scandinavian visitors to the island

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CYCLING IN THE CANARIES

Barrie Mahoney / 03/03/2013 13:42:52

As a child, I really hated cycling, which was mainly because of the two-mile cycle ride to the bus stop each morning. I know that memories play tricks on us, but it always seemed to be raining. Added ...

I fear that days of a quiet read, together with a nap on the plane after a drink and sandwich are fast disappearing

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SKY HIGH WI-FI

Contributor / 07/02/2013 16:52:54

Regular readers of ‘Twitters’ will know that I am not a great admirer of a certain low cost airline that operates in the Canary Islands. Although appearing to offer great value at first ...

Sadly no ‘Pearl and Dean’ advertising or a pre-feature film

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LES MISERABLES IN THE CANARY ISLANDS

Barrie Mahoney / 31/01/2013 18:24:05

It has been a long time since I have been to the cinema, maybe ten years or so. It’s not that I don't like movies; it is that I much prefer to see a live show or concert, or watching movies at h...

Outstanding Bills

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WHAT A CATASTRAL!

Barrie Mahoney / 17/01/2013 20:04:26

‘Twitters from the Atlantic’ - by Barrie Mahoney Barrie Mahoney was a teacher, head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Ca...

Some of these ‘don’ts may be a little harsh, but are true for many.

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EXPAT CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR

Barrie Mahoney / 13/01/2013 13:07:47

Have you made any resolutions for the New Year? I know many expats who have made a number of very determined resolutions, and I applaud their efforts in doing so. However, I do get bored with hearing ...

SURVIVING CHRISTMAS

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SURVIVING CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR – TOP TIPS FOR EXPATS

Barrie Mahoney / 03/01/2013 18:35:30

‘Twitters from the Atlantic’ - by Barrie Mahoney Barrie Mahoney was a teacher, head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Ca...

We call our Christmas Tree, a Memory Tree, for that is really what it is.

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THE MEMORY TREE

Barrie Mahoney / 18/12/2012 08:03:42

I guess that most of us have our own special Christmas traditions, which follow the same routines and rituals each year; either on our own or remembering the traditions of years gone by. For me, it ...

If you enjoyed this article, take a look at Barrie’s websites: www.barriemahoney.com and www.thecanaryislander.com or read his latest book, ‘’Expat Survival’ (ISBN: 978 147 913 0481)

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THROUGH THE RAINBOW

Barrie Mahoney / 12/12/2012 14:59:40

We have had some heavy rain in the Canary Islands recently. It is not typical to have this quantity of rain during November, as it is usually reserved for a few gloomy days in February. Still, as we ...

Changing times

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CHANGING TIMES FOR EXPATS

Barrie Mahoney / 06/12/2012 18:12:23

‘Twitters from the Atlantic’ - by Barrie Mahoney Barrie Mahoney was a teacher, head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Ca...

ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

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ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

Barrie Mahoney / 29/11/2012 19:40:15

‘Twitters from the Atlantic’ - by Barrie Mahoney Barrie Mahoney was a teacher, head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Ca...

Tulip heads and cabbage fields

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TULIP HEADS AND CABBAGE FIELDS

Barrie Mahoney / 24/11/2012 13:11:15

‘Twitters from the Atlantic’ - by Barrie Mahoney Barrie Mahoney was a teacher, head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Ca...

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THE ONE WAY TICKET TO PARADISE

A NATIONAL OBSESSION

KEEPING IN TOUCH

ROCKING THE BOATS

HEALTH CARE - ARE YOU REALLY COVERED?

FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY, STING LIKE A BEE

THE BANANA FIGHTS BACK

THE CAFE BAR

THE UNSUSPECTING EXPAT

CYCLING IN THE CANARIES

SKY HIGH WI-FI

LES MISERABLES IN THE CANARY ISLANDS

WHAT A CATASTRAL!

EXPAT CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR

SURVIVING CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR – TOP TIPS FOR EXPATS

THE MEMORY TREE

THROUGH THE RAINBOW

CHANGING TIMES FOR EXPATS

ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

TULIP HEADS AND CABBAGE FIELDS

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