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Sunday 29 June 2008 by tony
I seem to be having problems with Twitter in my margin - a long title makes my pages wrong - so I have made a post with a short title
Exploring the South West of France
Sunday 29 June 2008 by Tony
When I am asked what are the best places to visit, I have a problem - I can only respond and state what I personally like or dislike and this may not be fair to the many alternative, possibly interesting places I do not mention. == We are coming to stay in Carcassonne from 24 06 08 (...)
Fractional Ownership and Pets
Sunday 29 June 2008 by tony
The interest in Fractional Ownership is hotting up and I am writing a lot more about this and talking to a lot of journalists. There are many questions to answer and this is a point about pets in a shared property. == I am very interested in a fractional ownership in the south of France, (...)
Exploring the South West of France
Friday 27 June 2008 by Tony
When I am asked what are the best places to visit, I have a problem - I can only respond and state what I personally like or dislike and this may not be fair to the many alternative, possibly interesting places I do not mention. == We are coming to stay in Carcassonne from 24 06 08 (...)
Models of French Life
Sunday 22 June 2008 by Tony
France is a big country with several totally different climates and thousands of years of local traditions. Every army has marched back and forth, conquering and settling in this rich and fruitful country. France is also the most visited area in the world, in 2007, I am told by the official (...)
The Oyster Club and Moliere
Sunday 22 June 2008 by Tony
There have been several famous Oyster Clubs, these were often private societies dedicated to fine eating in good company. Through the enterprise of Robin Hicks, a businessman who lives near us in the Herault, a group of press, publishers and bloggers get invited to visit and experience local (...)
More on French Estate Agents
Sunday 22 June 2008 by tony
In a recent post I wrote…. “Recently I had the unpleasant experience of dealing with two agencies in Pezenas who proved to be dishonest, deceitful and devious - combined with a client who was a sad and silly little man.” and had this mail from a reader … So Tony name (...)
Good French Food
Tuesday 10 June 2008 by Tony
I travel to a lot of towns and villages in France on business and often have to eat lunch out - today Carole and I had a meeting near Limoux and called into the town center looking for a simple lunch. The old heart of the town is a square of cafes and restaurants, but a (...)
Fings to Fink About in France
Tuesday 10 June 2008 by tony
I have been writing about teaching English in my blogs and this has opened some email conversations which often bring many other things - this is the usual sort of reply I give, and an interesting reply from the USA. == Tony - I am a retired English teacher. I read your brief response about (...)
Take the slow raod to France
Monday 9 June 2008 by Tony
I just re-read a reply I did to a reader asking for advice on what to see and visit driving south from Paris. Perhaps I have been living in France for too long and am getting over-familiar with the sights and scenery I see every day. I am not a great fan of developed tourist (...)
Take the slow road to France
Monday 9 June 2008 by Tony
I just re-read a reply I did to a reader asking for advice on what to see and visit driving south from Paris. Perhaps I have been living in France for too long and am getting over-familiar with the sights and scenery I see every day. I am not a great fan of developed tourist (...)
Paris is Planning for the Future
Sunday 8 June 2008 by Tony
A recent article in the Telegraph by Henry Samuel, announced Sarkozy's ambition for a new Paris - President Nicolas Sarkozy of France has tasked a group of top architects, including Britain's Richard Rogers, to dream up a Grand Paris to rival Greater London that could stretch as far as the (...)
Finding Properties for Sale
Wednesday 4 June 2008 by Tony
On my blog at www.FrUK.eu I am writing about setting up ways to find what properties are available for sale in France. This is not an easy task. A reader sent me information about three websites in Australia which offer direct introductions from seller to buyer or buyer to seller… G,day (...)
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Thursday 29 May 2008 by Tony
Many recent mails have asked questions about coming to France and teaching English. Although English is a compulsory subject in all schools and most people in France have been taught English for seven years of their live, or more, the level of fluency is very low. Living in France it is not (...)
This French Life
Wednesday 28 May 2008 by Tony
This French Life is a good newsletter which keeps me thinking “I wish I had written that - it always has important stuff , the one today mentions the new rules for red triangles and jackets in cars which I did not know about. I am not associated with the newsletter, but if you read this (...)
The Joule in the Crown
Tuesday 27 May 2008 by Tony
I am looking at using solar energy for power and heating, although after three days of heavy rain and dark grey sky this seems a bit remote. But I have a large, south facing, roof which needs replacing so, with grants available this is something to consider. What interests me is how the (...)
Living in France and Working for a Company not in France
Tuesday 27 May 2008 by tony
The Internet has made it much easier to work from home or at a distance from the traditional office. In theory many jobs can be done from a desk in own your house in the South of France just as efficiently as from a desk in an office building in London or Seattle. Personally, I think (...)
Leaseback Comments
Monday 26 May 2008 by tony
I write about Leasebacks in This Blog . Leasebacks were designed as a good investment for French tax payers and to encourage investment in tourism, low cost housing and historic monuments. They are aggressively sold by some developers to overseas buyers - usually the management company (...)
Immobilier Immobiliser
Friday 23 May 2008 by tony
I work with Coast and Country who are excellent and honest estate agents on the French Riviera - unfortunately not all immobilier (French estate agents) are as reliable. Recently I had the unpleasant experience of dealing with two agencies in Pezenas who proved to be dishonest, deceitful and (...)
Midi France
Friday 23 May 2008 by Tony
Midi France is a site giving information about the region where we live. Languedoc seems to have everything from Buddhist Retreats to Bare Bottoms
Pubs With No Beer
Friday 23 May 2008 by tony
On my Twiku.com blog I have just posted about a pint of beer I enjoyed in Wigan last week - but perhaps soon this will be just a part of history. When I was in Harrogate, my friend Alan and I decided (most unusually) to have a few pints after travelling all day. To our horror (...)
Adding Value
Friday 23 May 2008 by tony
Dear Tony I have much enjoyed your newsletter since subscribing. I particularly enjoyed the article about French estate agents. Isn't it amazing how they don't even try to make the properties look nice in the photos - they are so worried that you will recognise it and make a private deal with (...)
Google Video Player
Friday 23 May 2008 by Tony
I am beginning to use videos more in my blogs and on websites I use - I have been telling myself for years that this is important and that I should be giving a video blog regularly - it is a much better way to show people and places for travel and lifestyle. I have experimented (...)
Internet on Vacation
Friday 23 May 2008 by tony
On my www.AllRentalsFrance.com website we offer free advertising for any vacation property owner. Some friends of ours in the village of Vias near us have a super home only a few minutes from the Mediterranean. Recently they asked advice about having an Internet connection… == Hi Tony- (...)
A Cutting Remark
Friday 23 May 2008 by tony
I send out a regular newsletter which often refers back to my blogs at www.FrUK.eu www.Twiku.com and www.Winorati.com - this is a double opt-in newsletter which means it is sent to readers who have definitely confirmed from their email the request to receive it. Sometimes people forget and ask (...)
A Foaming Pint from Wigan
Friday 23 May 2008 by Tony
Although the red wine from Languedoc is among the best in the world, on a rare trip to the UK last week I rediscovered the joys of weak, warm English beer… …and barmaids…
Luvley Grub
Friday 23 May 2008 by tony
On a quick rush round the UK last week to see the French Property exhibition in Harrogate, we called in for some English fish and chips with mushy peas. My friend Alan is doing the official food tasting in this video… There are more videos of our ale-fueled odyssey at (...)
Moving to France with Children
Friday 23 May 2008 by Tony
Hi there Tony, My Husband and I have been talking about moving to France for many years and haven't had the courage to do it! We have been holidaying in France for 12 years and Pezenas for the last 5-6 years. We have a 6 year old son and we seriously now would like (...)
Travel Communities
Friday 23 May 2008 by tony
I have been planning and working on new Internet ideas for over ten years. A project I am very keen to develop is a focused community for people on the move - there are many of these, but none which offer the support and service I will be giving. I recently got some feedback from (...)
Leasebacks in France
Friday 23 May 2008 by tony
I wrote about Leaseback at www.Twiku.com recently. With interest rates and investment policies changing these comments need even more careful consideration. == Hi Tony, Have been reading your thoughts on leasebacks with interest.I cant agree with your comment “It is not something you (...)
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