Sat, 31 July 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.
Rick Steves visits Scotland's capital city and drinks in the history, the Festival and – of course – the whisky.
A new set of music festivals opens around Europe in July; from the Proms in London to the Wagnerian saga in Bayreuth Bavaria and a modern jazz gathering on the coast in Portugal.
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Here is list of some of the groups you might want to join during your stay in the Grand Duchy.American
The American Luxembourg Society
Founded on July 4, 1882 at the Hotel du Grand-Chef in Mondorf-les-Bains, by a small group of immigrantthe Society continues to celebrate Independence Day and Thanksgiving. It also continues to nurture friendly relations with the United States and offers its members and the public a wide range of activities.
www.als.lu/about-as/the-als/index.htm
American Women's Club of Luxembourg
The American Women's Club of Luxembourg was founded in 1959. Its mission is to foster and encourage social, educational, cultural and philanthropic activities among its members in Luxembourg and to assist in furthering American-Luxembourg relations.
www.awcluxembourg.com/
Luxembourg Book Group
Informal book group which meets every third Thursday evening in members' houses.
Alison Kelly alison@keled.com
Book Stand of the International Bazaar
Raises money for charity through book sales
allen@vo.lu
lawrence.elliott@education.lu
Club Polyglotte Luxembourg
Language group where you can meet people socially and practise a new language.
www.clubpolyglotte.com
British Ladies Club of Luxembourg
Social club for English-speaking women. Various activities throughout organised
www.blc.lu/
British Rainbows, Brownies & Guides in Luxembourg
Who are we? We are a local Division of Girlguiding UK – the largest voluntary organisatioin for girls and young women in the UK. On a larger scale we are part of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).
www.bglux.eu/
Comann Na h-Alba Luxembourg
The Scottish Association of Luxembourg, Comann Na h-Alba Luxembourg, was formed in October 2008. The aims of The Scottish Association of Luxembourg are to promote all things Scottish to Luxembourg, raise money for selected local and other charities and to have a bit of fun doing all this.
www.albaluxembourg.lu/
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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