Charlotte Gordon
Charlotte is a 29-year-old New Zealander, who is currently living and working in Latin America. She spent a year working as a volunteer in a migrant house and guest house in Mexico City, which included a multitude of tasks from cooking for twenty five people to tending to an organic garden in the heart of Latin America's biggest city. Now she is travelling around South America, final destination Chile. Before traveling, she studied journalism and politics then teaching, and worked as a primary-school teacher in Wellington, New Zealand for three years. Now, as well as writing online she is working on her Spanish, French and other creative writing projects, and trying to keep up with friends and family far away. Follow her adventures through Latin America at http://benandcharlotte.wordpress.com/
Latest Articles
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How to Prepare and Cook Artichokes
Artichokes are easy to prepare and fun to eat. They make the perfect lunch for a sunny day or a great starter for eating with company.
May 31, 2010
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Organic Repellent Spray for Plants in an Organic Garden
Homemade repellent spray is a great way to protect plants from pests and plagues before they arrive without using harsh chemicals.
May 13, 2010
- Charlotte Gordon
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Using the Verb Dar in Spanish
Sound more fluent in Spanish by learning the common usages and expressions for this common Spanish verb dar, "to give."
Apr 20, 2010
- Charlotte Gordon
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Using Ser or Estar in Spanish
Learn how to use ser and estar correctly and naturally in Spanish with these easy-to-follow rules and examples.
Apr 13, 2010
- Charlotte Gordon
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Speak Spanish to Fluency
If fluency in Spanish is the goal, these techniques and tips will get the Spanish learner speaking the language faster and better.
Mar 22, 2010
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Morning Yoga Routine
A simple morning yoga routine can make a big difference to performance in yoga class and general physical and emotional well-being for the day.
Mar 21, 2010
- Charlotte Gordon
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Tips and Ideas to Improve Home Composting
Having composting problems? Here are seven tips for getting homemade compost finished quickly, packed with nutrients and looking and smelling like compost should.
Mar 12, 2010
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Bircher Muesli Recipe
Bircher Muesli is a mixture of rolled oats (oatmeal), nuts, seeds, fruit, yoghurt and honey that can be easiy adapted to gluten free, low-fat, raw food or vegan diets
Mar 2, 2010
- Charlotte Gordon
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The Top Ten Tourist Attractions of Mexico City
These ten must-see attractions give an overview of Mexico City's art, culture, history and people.
Feb 17, 2010
- Charlotte Gordon
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How to Make Beer Slug Traps That Work
Beer slug traps are a cheap and easy way to deal with your slug invasion without resorting to chemicals. This design will also prevent traps from filling up rainwater.
Feb 4, 2010
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