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I might have a look at that then. gf went there about 10 years ago and I was told it took a couple of weeks for the visa.Originally posted by Liability View PostAre you Pakistani or Muslim? If not, than nope 2-3 days max. If you are Pakistani than anything upto a month and interviews.Comment
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Go to Goa. Nice this time of year - get the sun, sea and sand and chilled out vibe.Originally posted by minestrone View PostI might have a look at that then. gf went there about 10 years ago and I was told it took a couple of weeks for the visa.
VISA will only take a couple of days.Hard Brexit now!
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I agree - but don't expect good food, self catering is a must.Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostCyprus.
English speaking, hot and sunny, broadband everywhere, within EU so no hassles. Drive on left.
Sorted.
Spain is nice, warm and good food - although they are really going through it at the moment (recession)Comment
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Cyprus is surprisingly pricey, even self catering.
Pork chops are cheap there though!
Try to avoid a Russian infested area. First place I've seen forced prostitution too!Comment
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Tenerife is warm this time of year and is also UK timezone. My parents have a nice upmarket pad over there which they sometimes rent out complete with wireless internet and such.. I'll only charge 10% commission.
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Get yourself off to a nice quiet fully catered chalet somewhere in the French Alps for some skiing. Most chalets have free Wi-Fi these days.
Do an hours work in the morning, quick catch up at lunch and then be home to mop up the dailies when the lifts close at about 16.30.Sval-Baard Consulting Ltd - we're not satisfied until you're not satisfied.
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Do you always just ignore the requirements that don't suit your solution?Originally posted by Svalbaard View PostGet yourself off to a nice quiet fully catered chalet somewhere in the French Alps for some skiing. Most chalets have free Wi-Fi these days.
Do an hours work in the morning, quick catch up at lunch and then be home to mop up the dailies when the lifts close at about 16.30.
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What requirements have I missed?Originally posted by oracleslave View PostDo you always just ignore the requirements that don't suit your solution?
Warm... sunny... internet access? Topped off with decent food.Sval-Baard Consulting Ltd - we're not satisfied until you're not satisfied.
Nothing says "you're a loser" more than owning a motivational signature about being a winner.Comment
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