Discover 5 of the best Italian Carnivals
The Italian Carnival brings the party to winter with huge colourful floats and costumes. So, grab a mask and some confetti and join in the fun in one of Italy’s favourite Carnival towns.Read more...
How to make a living in New Zealand
Being so isolated from the rest of the world comes with its perks – one being that New Zealand wasn’t as badly struck by the global financial crisis as other nations. Over the course of last year, employment in New Zealand snuck up by 1.2%.Read more...
Your guide to gardening in Portugal
Life in Portugal is very much one lived outdoors. Most people who move here permanently or buy a holiday home look forward to long warm summers, year-round sun, low levels of precipitation and the opportunity this brings to spend far more time outside than back home. This often includes continuing their passion for that Great British pastime, pottering in the gardening.Read more...
Top tips for learning Portuguese
British expats in Portugal who are completely fluent in Portuguese are rather thin on the ground. Portuguese is a tricky language, and friendly locals who are willing to speak English (especially in the Algarve) can reduce the need and motivation to learn the lingo.Read more...
A Mediterranean spring in Cyprus
It’s easy to see why spring is a great time to take a viewing trip to Cyprus, and an even better time to live here once you’ve purchased your dream home: temperatures increase, nature awakens from its winter slumber and the island remains relatively sedate before the buzz of summer. Here’s a list of spring activities Cyprus style:Read more...
Vinitaly in Verona
Four thousand exhibitors from all over the world will be presenting their products in Verona at the largest trade fair dedicated to the wine sector. Vinitaly Verona 2018, is expected to attract more than 150 thousand wine sector professionals. Regular wine lovers can also enjoy the side event “Vinitaly and the city” running from the 13th to the 16th April. The event offers a unique opportunity to experience the sights of Verona, along with a few glasses of excellent Italian wine.Read more...
Hiring help for your life overseas
Hiring help in the home is not a cultural norm in the UK these days, meaning most people don’t realise it’s commonplace in many overseas locations. For example, expats in Thailand often employ the services of in-home cleaners and gardeners, while those in other overseas locations seek the services of nannies and educators to help look after the children. If you’re relocating abroad and considering hiring help in the home, here are some things to consider.Read more...
Springtime around the world
The Great British spring, what a wonderful time of year. Or not if the recent chilly weather is anything to go by, after the Gulf Stream – that warm and swift Atlantic ocean current that keeps Britain from freezing over – dropped to its weakest point in the past 1,600 years.Read more...
Why now is a great time to buy in Florida
Uncertainty over Brexit might be keeping the pound weak against the euro but it’s a different story across the pond. The pound has bounced back against the dollar and in February this year the £/$ rate rose above $1.41 for the first time since the Brexit vote in June 2016. Does this mean 2018 could be an ideal time to pick up a bargain in Florida?Read more...
Your guide to gardening in Canada
Like their green fingered British counterparts, Canadian gardeners take a great deal of pride in having a well tended garden. With so much natural beauty at every turn in this stunningly beautiful country, who can blame them?Read more...
Full of the joys of spring in Canada
Spring in Canada is a magical time when temperatures are rising and flowers are starting to bloom. A whole host of warmer weather activities present opportunities to get out and explore the great Canadian outdoors. While in many ski resorts you can still hit the slopes well into April and even May, so there really is something for everyone.Read more...