{"id":1158,"date":"2014-01-24T18:14:04","date_gmt":"2014-01-24T17:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/parosparadise.com\/CzechMates\/?p=1158"},"modified":"2017-05-24T15:53:26","modified_gmt":"2017-05-24T15:53:26","slug":"opinionspost-read-all-about-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parosparadise.com\/CzechMates\/2014\/01\/24\/opinionspost-read-all-about-it\/","title":{"rendered":"OpinionsPost — Read all about it!"},"content":{"rendered":"

2017 Update: \u00a0OpinionsPost is defunct and the links obsolete. \u00a0I have been re-publishing my articles but it is a slow process. \u00a0Where I have new links I will insert them. If you see an article that you are interested in but can’t find, contact me and I will email you a copy \ud83d\ude42\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I have not posted here for the last month because I have been writing for a new internet magazine, OpinionsPost.com<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 Self-described as “a multilingual newspaper based on the concept of citizen journalism. We are independent, impartial and honest.”<\/p>\n

My latest piece for the magazine is my take on our recent trip to the Czech spa town Karlovy Vary<\/strong> and the large Russian influence we found there. \u00a0It is now republished here.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Becherovka\"<\/a>

Our favourite Czech drink is made here and no where else because of the water.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Between<\/a>

Transition between the Czech town centre and the Russian dominated spa region.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Elegant<\/a>

Money, money, money–so pleasant<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Karlovy<\/a>

a German philosopher who frequented the spas<\/p><\/div>\n

\"mineral<\/a>

Ancient Greek elegance for strolling while taking the waters.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Other OpinionsPost articles that are more or less relevant are:<\/p>\n

Should travel taxes affect your travel decisions? — with some tips\u00a0for saving on taxes<\/p>\n

Yes, you can live and work in paradise.\u00a0<\/a>Let your creative juices flow.<\/p>\n

How inter-connected were ancient peoples? \u00a0Greek influence on China’s terracotta warriors.<\/p>\n

Do you have the right stuff to live abroad?<\/a> — Pros and cons of the expat lifestyle<\/p>\n

Cheers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

2017 Update: \u00a0OpinionsPost is defunct and the links obsolete. \u00a0I have been re-publishing my articles but it is a slow process. \u00a0Where I have new links I will insert them. 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