Why Italian food is the way to health, happiness and long life
It’s well known that the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest on the planet, as well as among the easiest to prepare. But Italian cuisine can also make you happier and live a longer life.Read more...
Central Portugal: rural living at its best
You’d be forgiven for associating Portugal with sun, sea, sand, golf courses and tourist resorts. Yet for many expats, the Portugal they know and love is a world away from the source of these stereotypes, the Algarve. The peaceful mountainous landscapes of central Portugal are a world away from the bright lights and relentless energy found in the south.Read more...
News roundup from France
Family allowance Family allowance for families with two children or more will rise by 1%. The increase in the means-tested allowance will be in line with inflation for 2017. The same will apply to other benefits like early childcare assistance (PAJE) and the back-to-school allowance. The minimum pension will also rise to €833 per month.Read more...
News from Spain: flights, internet, Catalonia and much more
Mini radar speed cameras The Spanish General Directorate of Traffic implemented the use of invisible speed cameras over the Easter period. The move aimed to reduce the number of road deaths and injuries.Read more...
What do you need to know before moving to Ireland?
When you’re thinking about buying property there is a lot to think about, but when moving overseas this is an even bigger deal. There are a number of different specifics that you will need to take on board depending on where you are moving to. For those thinking about moving to Ireland, we have put together a list of the main things you will need consider to help with a safe and secure property purchase.Read more...
How to know if it’s time to move abroad
Like most people you probably have dreams and desires to live in far off places. Somewhere you can experience unique and interesting cultures, spending endless days lounging on beaches in the sun and feasting your eyes on some of the most stunning sites in the world.Read more...
Settle down in sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa is defined as the area of the African continent that lies south of the Sahara and includes popular countries like Cape Verde, Ghana, Mauritius, and the Seychelles.Read more...
Enjoying springtime in the Pyrénées-Orientales
What does the arrival of the spring season mean for you? Here in the south of France, it feels like a new awakening as everything seems to come to life again after the winter. Suddenly the birds are singing, flowers growing and the vines beginning to show their first shoots.Read more...
Life in the Limousin
Are you looking for a real bargain property in a beautiful part of France? Then the Limousin could be just the place for you. Situated pretty much in the middle of France, it has so much to offer from unspoiled countryside to ancient villages to low mountains and best of all, extremely reasonable property prices.Read more...
Moving your possessions to Canada
The act of moving from one country to another requires some thought and careful preparation. But it is not as complicated as you may have first thought. Being such a great distance from the UK, the cost of removals to Canada can be quite high. However, you do benefit from keeping your cherished possessions, meaning less new items to buy when you are setting up your first Canadian home.Read more...
Alternative US Spring Break locations
In honour of the arrival of spring, today we’re listing our top ten spring getaway destinations in the USA.Read more...