The new EU travel rules and how they will affect you
The new travel rules within the EU may sound complicated but they are not really! Let us take a look at how they will affect you when travelling within the Schengen Area.Read more...
Why spring is a great time for your viewing trip to Greece
With a winning combination of an increase in the number of direct flights from the UK to Greece and pleasant, warm weather, we discuss why spring is an ideal time for going on a viewing trip and setting your property plans in motion.Read more...
Love to eat out? On a budget? Head to Spain!
Our writer in Spain, Sally Veall, has done some country-hopping recently. She has visited Spain, Italy, and the UK. In this article, she compares the cost of eating out and enjoying yourself in these three locations.Read more...
Italy’s wine regions and where to buy properties by vineyards
Buy a property by a vineyard and you’re almost guaranteed a view, no large scale development nearby and of course, lovely local wine. Here we check out some options for properties in Italy’s wine regions.Read more...
Automated border control coming to EU
A new border control system registering the movement of third-country nationals in and out of EU countries – getting rid of the old-fashioned passport stamps – is due to go live by 2024! We take a look at the key facts…Read more...
Luxury hotel draws attention to Melides village in the Algarve
Christian Louboutin, more commonly known as the creator of the fashion world’s iconic heels and sneakers, identifiable by the scarlet-red sole, has just opened a hotel in Melides, Portugal.Read more...
Luxury hotel draws attention to Melides village in the Algarve
Christian Louboutin, more commonly known as the creator of the fashion world’s iconic heels and sneakers, identifiable by the scarlet-red sole, has just opened a hotel in Melides, Portugal.Read more...
Settling into a Greek Village
Do you have fantasies of renovating an old Greek property and turning it into a truly beautiful home? Julia and her husband Marcus renovated a property in a sleepy Greek village by the sea. When they arrived, they were the only British people in the village and the locals were kind and welcoming. She also shares her experience of renovating her Greek property, from what she was able to do herself to employing local tradespeople.Read more...
Interested in rural France? Browse 10 country homes on sale right now
A whopping two thirds of aspiring buyers in France surveyed last year told us they were interested in a house or cottage in the French countryside.Read more...
Adore books and roses? Catalonia has a day dedicated to both!
Bookworms, language enthusiasts, and lovers – pop April 23rd in your calendar, it is a fantastic day of cultural celebration in Spain.Read more...
France in a state of alert over water shortages
After the summer of 2022, dominated by unprecedented temperatures and a spate of forest fires, there are stark warnings of water shortages worsening in France. Following a record dry period in winter, several French departments are already on drought alert with more restrictions certain to come.Read more...