Posted by: Erineus on: May 22, 2009
By Raul Pangalangan Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 01:09:00 05/22/2009 Granada, the last Moorish capital in Spain, was taken by the Catholic monarchs in 1492, the most glorious year of the Reconquista when Granada’s last Muslim ruler, Boabdil, surrendered his kingdom to the Catholic monarchs, Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile (supposedly [...]
Posted by: Erineus on: February 22, 2009
There are lots of reasons to envy residents of Northern Europe. Each day they get to take in raw, dramatic landscapes, stunning architecture and world-class shopping. But, more important, they know a thing or two about health and wellness. Forbes.com has found that the region is home to some of the world’s healthiest countries, including [...]
Posted by: Erineus on: February 22, 2009
The country that once welcomed the tired, poor, huddled masses is now asking for a little reciprocation. And Canada, Germany and Australia are heeding the call. They top a list of the countries most welcoming to expats. There, relocators have a relatively easy time befriending locals, joining a local community group and learning the local [...]
