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Alfonso de la Dehesa, Executive Chef, Banyan Tree Phuket
Originally from Spain, Alfonso soon earned a reputation for exceptional quality in his approach to culinary innovation and presentation. His considerable talents found their expression at ARZAK, a 3-star Michelin restaurant in Spain – and then again at El Bulli, another 3-star Michelin restaurant, considered by many to be the best in the world.
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Interview 2: Richard Dyer, Former Principal, The British International School, Budapest
What's been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
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Xpatloop Interview: Frank Peterson, Musician 'Gregorian'
Frank Peterson, upon visiting the Escorial Royal Monastery, was walking in the medieval corridors listening to rock music on his Walkman. The monks religious chanting combined with the music on his earphones and inspired him to create a unique experiment: to mix the Gregorian chants with rock melodies.
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Neil McGarry, Principal of Britannica International School
Neil McGarry has become the new Principal of Britannica International School in Budapest, joining the community from the La Mare de Carteret High School in Guernsey, UK where he worked as a senior leader.
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Balázs Dengyel, Former Assistant Manager, Émile Restaurant
I started my studies at Budapest Business School at the faculty of commerce, catering and tourism. During my studies at BBS, I spent a semester with Erasmus scholarship at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland. In order to complete my studies at BBS, we were required to accomplish an internship which was at The Broadmoor, a 5-star, 5-diamond luxury resort in Colorado Springs, CO, USA.
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XpatLoop Interview: Michele Colangelo, General Manager, Meth E&C International Kft
My name’s Michele, I was born in Napoli 31 years ago and moved in Budapest in 2012. With a degree in Economics and Business Administration and after some years spent in corporate, I decided to try “the leap”, leaving the 9to5 job and dedicating my time and energies to personal activities and goals.
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