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From asking for pistachio milk to moaning about seeds in the melon, my holiday house guests from hell, by CHRISTA D'SOUZA

From asking for pistachio milk to moaning about seeds in the melon, my holiday house guests from hell, by CHRISTA D'SOUZA

We all like to imagine ourselves as generous hosts when we acquire homes abroad. You don't reckon though - or at least I didn't - on how much work it ends up being, says CHRISTA D'SOUZA.

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