It can be easy to forget that Halloween and the month of October wasn’t always about trick-or-treating and fancy dress. While the American version of Halloween dominates in Europe, different festivals are observed in other nations. If you’re living abroad… Continue reading “Living Abroad? Embrace these Global Alternatives to Halloween”
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Our Latest Sponsored Charity: National Association of Blood Bikes
Each and every month staff at TorFX do their best to support worthwhile causes and raise money in support of local and national charities. Our latest charity of choice was the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes, a collection of hardworking… Continue reading “Our Latest Sponsored Charity: National Association of Blood Bikes”
Classroom Culture Shock: 5 Surprising Things about Schools Abroad
Now that the summer is well and truly over, the ‘back to school’ season is upon us. If you took advantage of the holidays to make the move overseas then your children may be about to take their first steps… Continue reading “Classroom Culture Shock: 5 Surprising Things about Schools Abroad”
Our Latest Sponsored Charity: Huntington’s Disease Association
Every month we try to raise both money and awareness for a different local or national charity (chosen by our staff) and our latest charity was the Huntington’s Disease Association. So what is Huntingtons Disease? Individuals can inherit the Huntington’s… Continue reading “Our Latest Sponsored Charity: Huntington’s Disease Association”
Latest Sponsored Charity: Crohn’s and Colitis UK
Every month we work to raise money and awareness for a different local or national charity (chosen by staff) and our latest charity of the month was Crohn’s and Colitis UK. Crohn’s and Colitis UK is the country’s leading charity… Continue reading “Latest Sponsored Charity: Crohn’s and Colitis UK”
Considering a Family Gap Year? Three Ways You Could Spend Your Year Out
While teenagers taking a gap year before they head off to university has been common for some time, in recent years there has been an upsurge in the idea of the family gap year. Amid the busyness of working life… Continue reading “Considering a Family Gap Year? Three Ways You Could Spend Your Year Out”