Sat, 11 September 2010
Mindful Mimi recounts arriving in glamorous Paris for work. She returns to find Luxembourg a changed country despite itself, and the more international place to work.
Pop art in Cologne, the Edinburgh festivals, rock in Paris, Africa Days in Vienna and the Notting Hill Carnival in London.
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Travel writer Rick Steves visits Scotland's capital city and drinks in the history, the Festival and – of course – the whisky.Edinburgh is the cultural heart of Scotland. Once a mediaeval powerhouse stretching below its mighty castle, today it's one of Europe's most lively and festive cities.
Scotland's capital has two distinct halves: a mediaeval old town and an 18th-century new town. Weather blows in and out: bring your sweater and be prepared for rain. Locals say the bad weather is one of the disadvantages of living so close to England.
This city was a wonder in the 17th and 18th centuries. It was famed for its skyscrapers — they say the first anywhere — but also for its filth. Four hundred years ago, Edinburgh was nicknamed ‘Auld Reekie’. The entire city was a black-stained mess of chimneys and ‘reeked’ of smoke.
Today Auld Reekie's streets are dirty from being dug up. A new tram system is under construction, and skeptical residents seem to regret their huge investment — up to USD 870 million. Originally slated to open this year, its projected 2012 opening could be pushed back to 2014 — and the system could cost an extra USD 160 million.
Starting a new business can be all the more complex in a foreign country. Here are some pointers on setting up a business in Luxembourg.
Based on average income statistics and the income tax rate, the standard of living in Luxembourg is relatively high. The tax rate for individuals is one of the lowest in Europe.
This handy guide from Expertise in Labour Mobility includes information on business hierarchy, negotiations and etiquette.
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