Articles published in October 2009
Location of La Gomera The island of La Gomera is situated south-west of Tenerife between Tenerife and El Hierro (closer to Tenerife – about 28 km). The coordinates of La Gomera are 28°06’ N 17°08’ W. La Gomera size and surface In terms of surface area, La Gomera is the second smallest of the seven … Read more
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Faster, closer, bigger Due to the increased interconnectedness and globalization of financial markets, everything happens faster and seems to be closer to us. The increased volatility in the last decade and the high concentration of extraordinary events (Asian crisis, Russia, LTCM, dot-com, 9/11, Enron, commodities, subprime crisis), might not be an accident (thought there was … Read more
The almost zero difference between long and short Dollars or euros are the same, regardless if you make or lose them with the market going up or down. But in minds of most people – even when we consciously try to avoid it – trading on long and short side still feels different. Permanent bulls … Read more
Danish currency name and symbols The official currency of Denmark is the Danish Krone. Krone means crown in Danish and you will also frequently hear the English version of the currency’s name, Danish Crown. The plural form is kroner. The international 3-letter symbol of the Danish Krone is DKK, while in Danish shops you will … Read more
Rome Nicknamed the eternal city and once being the centre of the powerful Roman Empire, Rome offers a unique excursion into ancient times, while remaining modern and lively at the same time. Rome: Introduction for first time visitors Venice Venice, the city of glorious past and uncertain future, is not just about canals and gondolas. … Read more
Basic information about Malpaso The highest mountain of El Hierro is Pico de Malpaso (Malpaso Mountain). Its peak is 1,501 metres above sea level. Like other mountains on the Canary Islands and the islands themselves, Malpaso has volcanic origin. View from the peak of Malpaso There are pathways which you can use to hike to … Read more
Vele Srakane in Kvarner Bay in Croatia Vele Srakane (also called Gross Kanidol in the Austro-Hungarian times) is an island in the outside part of Kvarner Bay in the Croatian Adriatic Sea, not far from the bigger and better known island of Lošinj. The Croatian name of this group of islands is Kvarnerska Otočna Skupina. … Read more