Cuba-Pictures.com Launched by Lonely Planet AuthorWritten by David Stanley
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 rest are published here for first time. They offer a cross section of Cuba, with emphasis on "real Cuban life" rather than artificial world of tourism. The images are intended to convey atmosphere of some very special places, and warm, friendly people who call Cuba home.Each page of pictures provides an introduction to a specific area, and all photos are fully captioned. The site also features a map of Cuba, a shopping mall with Cuban music, guides, and films, and a selection of travel links. http://www.cuba-pictures.com is now open to visitors.
David Stanley has been writing travel guides since 1979. His pioneering guidebooks embrace the South Pacific islands, Micronesia, Alaska, Eastern Europe, Cuba, and parts of Canada. Stanley researched and wrote the first three editions of Eastern Europe on a Shoestring, Lonely Planet's first guide to Europe. Though the current 3rd edition of Lonely Planet Cuba was updated by another writer, much of Stanley's material remains in the guide.
| | Get a New Life OverseasWritten by Rhiannon Williamson
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Start by exploring these five essential steps: - Step One - stop asking yourself “what have I got to lose” – instead, start asking yourself “what have I got to gain?” Step Two - be honest with yourself about type of person you are. Are new beginnings a thrill and challenge for you or does thought truly scare you? Find your motivation for choosing a new life abroad and hold on to that...it will get you through. Step Three - choose right country! Sounds mad? So, you've already fallen in love with a country? Well, there are a lot of countries for you to choose from! Decide what is important to you in terms of quality of life and then prepare a short list of countries that meet your requirements - does your dream destination meet all your requirements? Step Four - visit countries you've short listed. This may sound so obvious to many, unfortunately in my time as an expat in Germany, Austria, France, Cyprus and Turkey I've met many people who have made move based on house prices or photographs and seriously regret their decision. You have to get a feel for country before you make a commitment to it. Step Five - remember that you can't run away from problems or who you are - problems, issues, debts and emotional baggage will follow you around world! You'll still react same way at home or abroad. Self knowledge is key to your success in life. Problems always crop up, but if you can learn to live or deal with them before you go, you are far more likely to survive life abroad. And finally, good luck and go for it!
Rhiannon Williamson is an experienced publisher who has produced articles for leading travel and tourism guides and financial magazines. Her specialist knowledge about both travel and finance gives her site www.ShelterOffshore.com the unique ability to literally cover every single aspect of moving & living abroad - including the often less discussed offshore tax advantages that can be available when leaving our homeland.
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