Retiring to the USA: Where to move to escape the (personal income) taxman
Find out how to access your pension from the USA and the states that have no personal income tax.Read more...
5 things the French can’t live without
Moving to another country is a huge step, however prepared and excited you are. The key to establishing a happy fulfilled life in France – or indeed any other adopted country – is integration. This obviously is a gradual process: it takes time to become accustomed to your new life. However, it is something to think about when you are unpacking your boxes, getting to know your village or locality and trying to brush up on your French!Read more...
French travel updates: Flights to Paris Orly and a ‘wine train’ from London to Bordeaux
Low-cost airline EasyJet announced late last week that it plans to run a new flight path from Manchester to Paris.Read more...
Could this be the end of Canada’s immigration backlog?
The Canadian government is considering extraordinary measures to reduce its backlog of immigration applicants.Read more...
Why you will love retiring to Ireland
Its rich culture, diverse landscapes and easy-going way of life, make Ireland an inviting place to spend your retirement. There’s always something to do or somewhere to visit, with a good ‘craic’ around every corner! Here’s a taster of fun ways to fill your golden years and really get under the skin of what life is about in the Emerald Isle…Read more...
Good news from Spain this January
As a new year begins, we look at some of the news from Spain. Much of it is on the positive side as it appears the country is faring quite well in these difficult times.Read more...
Torn between Costas? We can help!
Are you set on purchasing a property on the Spanish coast but feel lost on deciding exactly where? With a coastline that stretches thousands upon thousands of miles, it’s understandable that you might not know where exactly you want your patch to be. We highlight the features that make five of the Costas special.Read more...
New flight routes to Italian airports for 2023
If you’re planning to buy a home there this year, now is a great time to book your flights to Italy. It has plenty of airports and no shortage of year-round flights either, so wherever you buy in Italy, flying to your home will offer no problems. Here we round up the latest news on flights for 2023, and our expert expat in Italy offers some great tips to get the best flight prices.Read more...
Good news for Irish rewilding as initiatives take flight
If you’re moving to Ireland for its wild beauty, you could be in for a treat. There is good news on all fronts in Ireland’s attempts to rewild and reverse the loss of biodiversity. See what’s happening in Irish rewilding.Read more...
Balearic Islands propose ban on foreign buyers
The Balearic Islands are seeking to impose a ban on foreign buyers purchasing property there.Read more...
5 reasons to love County Galway
County Galway lies on the western coast of Ireland, to the south of Connacht province. It’s known as the festival capital of Ireland and hosts over 100 festivals annually. As for landscape, Galway is home to rolling hills and the Connemara mountains.Read more...