Guyana: Doing business and staying in touch

Doing Business in GuyanaAppointments should be made prior to meetings and punctuality is appreciated. Business cards are useful. The pace of business and general attitudes are very Caribbean-orientated, so slow paced and relaxed. Suits are not a requirement, but gifts are much appreciated.It is, however, wise to bear in mind that the country is very

Hong Kong Events

Cheung Chau Bun FestivalThis festivity – also known as the Tai Ping Ching Chiu – includes parades, martial arts demonstrations and Chinese opera performances. Historically a celebration of the end of the plague, it's the buns which are stamped with the Chinese characters for peace and safety that really capture the imagination.

France Food and Drink

From the baking aromas wafting from the traditional village boulangeries to the Michelin-starred fussiness of the gourmet restaurants, France has an almost unparalleled reputation for food.Crucially, while the archetypal French dish is a fabulously rich preparation, the national cuisine is in truth as varied as the country's landscape, and much of