What’s in store for Spain in 2024?
From politics to housing laws to cultural highlights, here’s a round-up of the headline stories to come out in Spain in 2023. Plus, what can the country anticipate for 2024?Read more...
The Essential Tips for Learning Portuguese
Are you thinking about learning Portuguese? The effort will pay great dividends in helping you integrate with your local community.Read more...
Where is the most affordable property in Portugal?
Whether you’re looking for a rural retreat, an apartment near the beach or a bolthole in the city, there are properties in Portugal for every budget.Read more...
Celeb hotspots in New Zealand
Could it be the chance to put some miles between them and the paparazzi, or New Zealanders’ refreshingly down-to-earth attitude to fame, that makes the celebs just love New Zealand?Read more...
Keep yourself (and your house) cool in a heatwave
With temperatures over 40°C (104°F) in much of Italy last week, I have tried everything to keep the house and ourselves cool! Here are my ten best tips.Read more...
Creating an inspiring Italian Garden
If you’ve watched Monti Don’s Italian gardens on TV, or seen photos of an Italian palace, farmhouse and lakeside gardens, you might be looking forward to having an Italian garden of your own.Read more...
Came for a holiday, stayed for a lifetime
I arrived in Australia with a little cash and lot of hope. Read what happened next as this vast and beguiling country worked its magic on me.Read more...
Celebrities who live in and love Australia
From Hollywood power couples to TV chefs, celebrities love Australia. Find out who might you spot when you make the move.Read more...
Live like a celeb in Cyprus
Did you know that Cyprus is an A-list hotspot? Whether it’s a holiday in a luxury resort or a trip to a holiday home on the coast, celebs like nothing better than heading to the year-round Cypriot sun for a break from their busy schedules.Read more...
Currency becalmed, but storms ahead
Don’t assume that the lull in currency movement will continue. Clouds are bubbling up in the UK economy, there’s hot air in the Pacific and the Eurozone debt crisis could still whip up a storm.Read more...
Calm down dears, it’s only Brexit
The UK Ambassador in Spain calmed expats’ Brexit fears this week. Other good news included the arrival of Sky TV and yet more flights. No wonder Spain is still Rightmove’s most searched overseas location.Read more...