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Fiona Thompson divides her time between England and Slovenia. Her passion is travel with a focus on eastern Europe and the former Yugoslavia. When not writing or reading, she is working to get fit enough to climb Slovenia's Mt Triglav in 2010.

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Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Europe The role of the Swiss Federal Council: 1 of 5
The more one learns about the Swiss Federal Council and indeed Swiss government in general the more astonishing it becomes. At the particular time the Swiss system of governance was set up there were few working examples of constitutional democracy and the Swiss took as their role model the American system. However, whereas ... More..
Travel > Europe (Other) Traveling to Bulgaria: 1 of 5
A trip to Bulgaria can be anything you want it to be. For fifty years the world forgot just how much Bulgaria had to offer but now tourists are flocking there, taking advantage not just of the many activities on offer but the favorable prices that make it a destination suitable for most budgets. Whether you want to stay in a... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Mole poblano: 1 of 5
Mole Poblano is a classic Mexican dish that is often the centrepiece of a Cinco de Mayo celebration. It's worth seeking out the right ingredients to make it as authentic as possible. I like to think of Mole Poblano as a kind of showcase for Mexican ingredients and flavours but there are ways you can get close to the original... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Options for financing your wedding: 3 of 14
I suspect that if you're thinking about how to finance your wedding in the first place you aren't Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes or David Beckham and Posh Spice. Let's face facts, those people who have the money to fund these lavish weddings don't even pay for most of it anyway. Take Liz Hurley's recent wedding. She didn't pay ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Paris on a budget: 2 of 9
The reality is that there are no really cheap capital cities in Europe and, with the Dollar in its current position, Americans will be only too aware that visiting Paris comes at a price. It's not all bad news though; it is possible to enjoy Paris on a budget without feeling that you're missing out on some intrinsic part of ... More..
Arts & Humanities > The World Wars Biography: Anne Frank: 2 of 9
The name and the story of Anne Frank is known all over the world but if it were not for her secret diary she would be remembered only as one of the millions who died in a concentration camp at the hands of the Nazis during World War Two. Without ever dreaming that she would become so, her values and her courage have made her... More..
Food & Drink > Seafood How the lobster went from poor man's food to rich man's delicacy: 2 of 9
Lobster what springs to mind when you think about it? Expensive, elite, only for the rich? Perhaps to day but hundreds of years ago when it was regarded almost as the cockroach of the sea it was a food which was out of convenience and lack of choice the food of the poor. When the first European migrants arrived on the shores... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Home repair: Do it yourself!: 13 of 57
DIY Do It Yourself has been around for years although it is only since the late 1950s and early 1960s that it has really taken off as a recognized concept. Before that people simply did things themselves anyway made their own clothes, their own food, did their own household repairs. It was just what you did; there was no nee... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Free things to do in London, England: 5 of 20
With its reputation as one of the world's most expensive cities, its no surprise that shrewd visitors (and, indeed, canny residents) are on the lookout for ways of making enjoying the capital cheaper. It's true, London is expensive but it is possible to see some of the most famous attractions and to immerse yourself in Londo... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Unique Gifts Gift ideas for travel enthusiasts: 5 of 20
Speaking as someone who considers herself a travel enthusiast, I am well qualified to answer this question. Last year I spent three months traveling around the Black Sea and was fortunate to be given several presents before leaving - some requested, some were surprises. To some extent, what you give will depend on the type o... More..