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By the latter stage of life many people understand the importance of having life insurance for the purpose of covering rising funeral costs or leaving an inheritance; but what many people of this generation don’t know is that there’s more than just one option...The health benefits of gardening
Gardening is a fun, rewarding hobby that’s enjoyed by many of us. And with spring here already, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about getting out in the garden. 50 Plus reports that there are some surprising health benefits too. So we recently spoke with...Spring skin care
The seasons change and so do the needs of our skin. Here are a few tips to help you transition from winter to spring. 50 Connect reports that dry, chapped skin is just one of the cold weather travails we face through the winter months, while finding the right products...Las Pozas: The secret garden that’s keeping it surreal in the concrete jungle
Hidden deep in the Mexican rainforest to is one of the world’s most bizarre gardens. We bring you two travellers tales of this magical place. Travellers tale 1 by Erica Victorson. Xilitla is a town located on the top of a very windy mountain road in the state of...Tasty Tapas! Our favourite foodie bars in Barcelona
Looking for stellar tapas in Barcelona? We are constantly on the lookout for new and old hidden gems! Here are a few of our favourite tapas bars in Barcelona for you to enjoy. Sure, tapas were not a traditional Catalan way of dining in the past, but that doesn’t mean...Life of a genius: Spain’s most famous architect – Antoni Gaudi
It is difficult for us today to believe that the most famous modern Spanish architect met his demise when, at age 73, he was run over by a tram and assumed to be an ordinary beggar for a full day before he was finally identified, too late to be nursed back to health....Bustling Barcelona! We visit the cosmopolitan capital of Catalonia
Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, is known for its art and architecture. The fantastical Sagrada Família church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí dot the city. We bring you the best places Barcelona has to offer!...The secrets of midlife love: The new app for over 50s that’s setting older pulses racing and why it’s never too late to find the one if you follow this advice
Finding love in midlife is hard. Dating second time round can be both daunting and bewildering especially when the rules have changed so much since you were last out there – and no doubt you have, too. The Daily Mail reports that the good news is, that as a...Risks & opportunities of no deal Brexit for property investors
In, out what’s it all about if you’re trading in property? Is the political uncertainty over Brexit a reason for investors to change their behaviour? Choice reports that when the Bank of England Governor, Mark Carney, warned last September that a disorderly Brexit...Ourplace News
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