Happy Holidays Corfu Magazine
Articles and Features (published quarterly) about Corfu and its many attractions
Ex-Pat Corner
Vol. 1, No. 4; June 15, 2006
It is presently estimated that there are between 7,000 and 13,000 ex-patriates living on Corfu. The greatest concentration of ex-pats are British, followed by Dutch, German and Italian, but there are ex-pats living on Corfu from many other European countries, as well as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States.
Each issue Happy Holidays Corfu will feature a profile of a person or couple of foreign origin who has chosen to make Corfu their home.
PROFILE: Antoinette Goes
Name: Antoinette Goes
Home Country: The Netherlands
Year you came to Corfu: 2000
Where you now live on Corfu: Kontokali
Job before coming to Corfu: Office Manager
Current Job: Owns and operates Kerkyra Marine Services
Why you came to Corfu: It wasn't the plan to come and stay in Corfu, but on first impression my husband and I fell in love with the island and decided to stay.
Means by which you came to Corfu: With our sailing yacht while en route to Turkey
What you like best about living on Corfu: Nature! The colours, the smells, the flowers and trees - palm trees and cacti growing right next to trees that change color in autumn.
What you like least: The fact that I cannot seem to master the Greek language
Favorite restaurant: Poco Loco (Tex-Mex)
Favorite activities: Walking, playing croquet in Gouvia Marina
How long do you plan to live on Corfu? Indefinitely
Year round care for your property on Corfu
Astoria Bakery
Everyday you can find fresh bread,
traditional Greek pastries, such as
spinach and cheese pies, many
varieties of mouth-watering cakes, pies
and baked sweets.
There is a welcoming and spacious cafe inside
Astoria, where you can stop for a cup of cappuccino
or Greek coffee. Other drinks, plus liqueurs,
are always available.
Do you have a special day coming up? Astoria caters for all
your special days, including birthdays, weddings,
and christenings.
© 2005-2006 Happy Holidays Corfu
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