Derek Slavin - Articles

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The author has holidayed and lived on Madeira Island, Portugal for some years, and writes articles on life there, usually taking a slightly different angle from the normal. He currently runs an internet based service for island residents, visitors and businesses on www.madeira4u.com

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Immigration & Integration
Have you ever thought about why the immigrants in your country don’t appear at the same places you frequent, or why they often group together in enclaves of housing, or they don’t mix too much with others in the workplace. This article gives the authors experiences of being in a minority group in a new country, and outlines some views and reasons why ethnic integrations are practically impossible to achieve anywhere in the world. Read
By: Derek Slavin | 14/10/2007 | News & Society

Madeira – the Best All Round Climate in Europe?
Where have you stayed in the Winter and Summer, and never found yourself too hot or too cold? Madeira throws down the challenge to identify the best all round weather conditions in Europe! Read
By: Derek Slavin | 14/10/2007 | Exotic Locations